Persian
Cuisines | Great Persian food is hard to find, but Chowhounds have you covered. From Seattle to New York, find a list of places serving amazing jeweled rice, kebabs, and more.
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The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Saffron
Ounce by ounce, saffron is one of the world’s most expensive foods, if not the most expensive food...
Recipe Round-Ups
6 Meatloaf Recipes From Around the World
Meatloaf has long been a staple at the American dinner table. Depending upon who was cooking it, the...
How To
How to Infuse Your Meals with Middle Eastern Flavors
If you're tired of using the same old spices, condiments, and techniques with your food, try something...
Recipe Round-Ups
How to Make Seafood Soup From Around the World
The ocean covers roughly 70 percent of the entire planet and touches numerous shores spanning the...
Food News
9 Dishes to Try for the Persian New Year
Pictured: Fesenjan Redux recipe from CHOW For Iranians, March 20 isn’t just another day. It’s the...
Persian Recipes
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Walnut Cookies (Nan-e gerdui)
Nutty cookies that are perfect for teatime.
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Stuffed Fish with Pomegranate Sauce (Mahi-ye tu por ba anar)
An exotic take on roast fish with walnuts, angelica, and saffron.
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Saffron Steamed Plain Basmati Rice (Chelow)
A foundational recipe in Persian cuisine.
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Saffron Steamed Plain Rice: Rice Cooker Method (Chelow ba polow paz)
A high-tech approach to a traditional Persian dish.
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Barberry Rice (Zereshk polow)
Layered with chicken, nuts, and barberries.
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Eggplant with Pomegranate Dip (Nazkhatun)
Loaded with mint and tomatoes.
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Rice with Sour Cherries (Albalu polow)
Cinnamon, cherries, and nuts dress up basmati rice.
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Yogurt Drink (Dugh)
A surprising combination of mint, pepper, and club soda.