🇮🇷Persian Recipes
Discover the rich flavors of Persian cuisine — from aromatic herb stews to jeweled saffron rice, succulent kebabs, and traditional sweets.
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Persian cuisine is one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated culinary traditions, stretching back over 5,000 years. Built on a foundation of saffron, dried limes, barberries, and fresh herbs, it celebrates the balance of sweet, sour, and savory in every dish. From the elaborate rice dishes (polo) to the slow-cooked stews (khoresh), Persian cooking is an art form passed down through generations.
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SaffronDried limes (limoo amani)Barberries (zereshk)Advieh spice blendRosewaterTurmericBasmati riceFresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugreek)Verjuice (ab-ghooreh)Pomegranate molasses
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Kofta Tarkhan (کوفته ترخون) — Persian Tarragon-Stuffed Meatballs in Saffron Tomato Broth
A refined specialty from Iranian Azerbaijan, Kofta Tarkhan pairs tender meatballs with the anise-like perfume of fresh tarragon. Each kofta is hand-formed around a walnut-onion filling, then simmered in a saffron-tomato broth.
90 min 6 520 cal
