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Iranian/Persian

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Persian Chicken Stuffed With Rice

Posted by Sephardi Kitchen  

The rice stuffing is very simple to make and turns out beautifully! If barberries are not available, chopped fresh cranberries or sour cherries are a good substitution. Preparation time does not include marinating time. Adapted from Persian... MORE»

Recipe #397386

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Turkey Kubideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabob)

Posted by Ohmikeghod  

When we go to our favorite Iranian restaurant, my wife usually orders Chicken Kubideh. Here's my go at it, but using turkey instead. I add butter, because ground turkey is so fat-free that the kabobs could come out dry. I use my gas grill, but... MORE»

Recipe #395089

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Littlemafia's Supe Joh - Iranian Barley Soup

Posted by littlemafia  

This is my favorite barley soup. I prefer to make it with oats, but it can be done with barley as well, just it takes longer to cook it. According to your taste, add more or less of anything. This is the way we like it. It's suppose to be thick. MORE»

Recipe #394487

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Littlemafia's Persian Grated Apples

Posted by littlemafia  

A simple dessert that everyone will enjoy. And , of course, has rose water in it! MORE»

Recipe #394266

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Littlemafia's Persian Apple Jam

Posted by littlemafia  

I love it how they put rose water in everything that is sweet! MORE»

Recipe #394265

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Kateh - Iranian Simple Rice

Posted by littlemafia  

I think this way of making rice comes from the North of Iran. I prefer this to the more classic polow as it's less work to do and it's faster.My husband has a very interesting way to check if the rice it's done:he spits a little on his finger and... MORE»

Recipe #394264

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Bastani Akbar Mashti - Iranian Ice Cream

Posted by littlemafia  

If you've had this before you understand why people will drive for hours to get it. MORE»

Recipe #394249

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Littlemafia's Bamieh - Persian Dessert

Posted by littlemafia  

Well, I failed at making bamieh. But I'm gonna try it again. Mine didn't have the shape supposed to have,otherwise it tasted great! Indians have a very similar dessert, just the syrup is slightly different. MORE»

Recipe #394246

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Iranian Eslamboli Polou (Rice With Ground Meat)

Posted by littlemafia  

A quick Iranian dish and very popular. Leave out the meat and make it a vegetarian dish. Make sure to soak the rice 3-4 hours prior to cooking. MORE»

Recipe #394245

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Torshi Lite - Pickled Eggplants

Posted by littlemafia  

Different kind of pickles coming from Iran. MORE»

Recipe #394242

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Khoreshte Karafs - Celery Stew

Posted by littlemafia  

I was surprised how much I liked this Iranian stew. Khoreshte Karafs can be made without mint and parsley or you can use 2 teaspoon of dry mint. MORE»

Recipe #392117

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Persian Halva

Posted by littlemafia  

A dessert from Iran, which can be decorated nicely with pistachio and almond. MORE»

Recipe #392114

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Salad-E Olivieh

Posted by littlemafia  

An Iranian potato and chicken salad. MORE»

Recipe #391961

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Persian Lamb and Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh)

Posted by Sue L  

Serve with cooked basmati rice. MORE»

Recipe #391883

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Iranian Saffron Rice Pudding (Sholeh Zard) (Dairy Free & Glu

Posted by UmmBinat  

This beautiful traditional Persian dessert is now a favorite of ours. This version is not overly sweet. Saffron, one of the most precious and most expensive spices in the world gives this pudding it's beautiful golden colour and rewarding flavour.... MORE»

Recipe #391045

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Persian Rice Cookies

Posted by UmmBinat  

Nice light flavoured naturally-wheat free cookies from Iran. They are similar to ghorabeyeh, an Arabian Gulf shortbread cookie. The addition of eggs in this results in a fluffy, delicate texture. If rice flour is unavailable, grind raw rice or... MORE»

Recipe #390848

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Persian Chicken Breasts

(2 reviews) Posted by davianng  

Years ago, when I cooked for a caterer, we catered an affair for Frank Purdue (of chicken fame!) at the Boston Aquarium. This was what he chose as one of the dishes featuring his chicken. I fell in love with it! MORE»

Recipe #390291

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Soybeans With Garlic and Dill

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

An Iranian recipe, originally from the Gilaneh restaurant in Tehran. This is eaten almost on a daily basis in northern Iran, often served with eggs and rice. Part of the secret to this dish lies in the lavish amount of butter, but don't worry... MORE»

Recipe #389524

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Pistachio Soup (Persian)

Posted by Sephardi Kitchen  

Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen". I have not yet had the chance to try this recipe, but it looks delicious and I cannot wait to test it out! MORE»

Recipe #387093

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Aash- E Anar (Pomegranate Soup)

Posted by Sephardi Kitchen  

This thick Persian stew (or aash) is flavored with fresh herbs, tangy pomegranate syrup and tiny meatballs. You may want to prepare the aash a day in advance, it tastes even better the second day, after the flavors have melded. The meatballs may... MORE»

Recipe #385599

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