Persian cuisine
Iran's traditional dishes
Persian cuisine is the culinary tradition of Iran, characterized by rice dishes, grilled meats, herb-heavy stews, and the balancing of sweet with sour.
Saffron, dried limes, pomegranate, and rosewater appear frequently.
Signature dishes include kebabs, tahdig (crispy rice), and slow-cooked stews called khoresh.
The cuisine emphasizes hospitality and elaborate presentation.
- lambJuvenile sheep
- saffronCrocus-derived golden spice
- barberriesThorny shrub's tart fruit
- yogurtFermented milk product
- fresh herbsRecently harvested culinary plants
pomegranate · sour cherry · dried lime · lavash · pistachios · turmeric · rose water · Nowruz · tea house · basmati rice · flatbread · chickpeas · sumac · chicken · onions · cardamom · dill · kebab
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