{"id":26352,"date":"2019-05-28T11:24:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T11:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=26352"},"modified":"2026-11-02T02:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T02:49:31","slug":"rice-cultivation-iran-guide-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/rice-cultivation-iran-guide-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Rice Cultivation in Iran: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Each spring, rice farmers prepare the lowland paddies of Gilan and Mazandaran<\/strong> along Iran\u2019s Caspian coast. Irrigation, transplanting and harvesting shape the region\u2019s agricultural calendar and landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice is central to Persian cuisine<\/strong>, especially in the Caspian provinces. In drier regions, bread<\/a> historically played a larger role, but rice now accompanies many familiar meals, from stews to kebabs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Zereshk Polo, rice mixed with barberries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Rice varieties, aroma and preparation methods vary by region and household. Northern markets sell locally grown rice, and cooks often value grain that has been properly dried and stored. This guide explores the crop\u2019s history, the Caspian landscape and the dishes that make Iranian rice distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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