{"id":37295,"date":"2019-07-23T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=37295"},"modified":"2026-01-24T11:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T11:31:09","slug":"the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Persian foods that are much tastier than kebab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although some tourists may complain about the lack of diversity in Iranian dishes, Persian cuisine is so rich and there are variety of choices you can make during your trip to Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-812ad999242526d305ccd04519606d8b\" style=\"background-color:#f94931;grid-template-columns:auto 44%\" id=\"Best-Persian-Foods\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:36px;line-height:1.2\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">Top 10 Must-Try Persian Dishes<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Persian-Food-1.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Persian-Food-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Iranian Foods\" class=\"wp-image-71831 size-full\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhy all <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-restaurants-with-the-most-authentic-atmosphere\/\" title=\"Discover Authentic Iranian Restaurants for Amazing Meals\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4290\">restaurants in Iran<\/a> only serve different types of kebabs and nothing more?\u201d That\u2019s a common complaint we hear all the time from the tourists who visit Iran. The reason is not because of the lack of diversity in <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">Iranian meals<\/a>. In fact, there are hundreds of different dishes in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tag\/persian-cuisine\/\" title=\"Persian Cuisine\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"84984\">Persian cuisine<\/a> with pleasant flavor and tastes and you have variety of options to eat in this country. However, most of these dishes were traditionally being prepared only at homes and certain types of foods such as kebabs were served in restaurants. That\u2019s why you normally see different types of kebabs on Iranian\u2019s menus and nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are a traveler in Iran, chances are that you get invited into locals\u2019 homes to have a meal together and besides, recently more and more restaurants are trying to serve different types of traditional <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\" title=\"Iranian foods\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Iranian foods<\/a> . So, let us explore together the most famous Iranian meals to have a better outlook on what you can taste while in Iran. If you try them, you would probably love Persian cuisine, if you don\u2019t already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#1-ghormeh-sabzi\" >1. Ghormeh Sabzi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#2-gheymeh\" >2. Gheymeh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#3-fesenjan\" >3. Fesenjan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#4-kotlet-persian-kutlet\" >4. Kotlet (Persian Kutlet)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#5-kuku-sabzi\" >5. Kuku Sabzi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#6-ash-reshteh\" >6. Ash Reshteh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/#7-salad-olivieh\" >7. Salad Olivieh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-1-ghormeh-sabzi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-ghormeh-sabzi\"><\/span>1. Ghormeh Sabzi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-37297 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Persian Foods\" class=\"wp-image-37297\" title=\"Persian Foods\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods002-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@filesrvcloud.ir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can hardly find an Iranian who claims not to love <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khoresht-e-ghormeh-sabzi-recipe\/\" title=\"Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"78042\">Ghormeh Sabzi<\/a>. It is among the most famous and popular stews in Iran and is prepared in every <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-borujerdi-house\/\" title=\"The Borujerdi House: A Masterpiece of Iranian Architecture\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"49177\">Iranian house<\/a> once or twice a week and each family has its own tips and tricks to make it more delicious! <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-tourist-visa-is-now-open\/\" title=\"Iran Tourist Visa is now Open for all Nationalities!\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"84983\">Ghormeh Sabzi<\/a> in in fact the lamb stew with herbs and beans and takes about 4 to 5 hours to get prepared, but we assure you, the effort will well worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>250 g\/9 oz canned red kidney beans (drained weight), (or 150 g\/5 oz dried red kidney beans)<br>\n500 g\/1 lb 2 oz lean leg of lamb<br>\n2 medium onions<br>\n4 cloves of garlic<br>\n1 small chilli (optional)<br>\n5 dried limes (p. 21)<br>\n150 g\/5 oz spinach<br>\n100 g\/3\u00bd oz chives<br>\n150g\/5 oz parsley<br>\n100 g\/3\u00bd oz fresh coriander\/cilantro<br>\n4\u20135 tablespoons vegetable oil<br>\n2 teaspoons turmeric<br>\n1 litre\/1\u00be pints boiling water<br>\n4 tablespoons dried fenugreek<br>\n2 tablespoons powdered dried<br>\nlime (p. 21)<br>\nsalt and black pepper<br>\njuice of 1 lemon (optional)<br>\n30 g\/1 oz butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-2-gheymeh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-gheymeh\"><\/span>2. Gheymeh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-514-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Persian Foods That Are Much Tastier Than Kebab\" class=\"wp-image-60976\" title=\"Seven Persian Foods That Are Much Tastier Than Kebab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-514-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-514-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-514-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-514-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-514.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is another Persian stew which is as popular as Ghormeh Sabzi. When you ask Iranian people about their favourite food, they often choose one of these two stews! Gheymeh literally refers to any meat that is cut into cubes and the stew is usually made of diced meat, yellow split peas tomato paste, sun dried lime and saffron. You can serve it either with fried potato or fried eggplant. In both cases, the result would be a fantastic dish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100 g\/3\u00bd oz. yellow split peas<br>\n1 medium onion<br>\n4 dried limes<br>\n300 g\/11 oz. leg of lamb<br>\n50 g\/2 oz. butter<br>\n4 tablespoons vegetable oil<br>\n2 teaspoons turmeric<br>\n2 teaspoons powdered dried lime<br>\nSalt and black pepper<br>\n1 litre \/ 1\u00be pints boiling water<br>\n1 tablespoon tomato pur\u00e9e\/tomato paste<br>\n2 tablespoons lemon juice<br>\n2 tablespoons liquid saffron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-3-fesenjan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-fesenjan\"><\/span>3. Fesenjan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-37300 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian cuisine\" class=\"wp-image-37300\" title=\"Iranian cuisine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods56-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@kamchin. Com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fesenjan is a clich\u00e9 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/si-o-se-pol-bridge\/\" title=\"Si-o-Se-Pol Bridge in Isfahan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"85927\">Iranian food<\/a>, loved by almost every Iranian! You would see it as a main dish is many family ceremonies as it is so popular and delicious. Although its appearance may not reveal, it has a great taste and just like Ghormeh Sabzi, different version of it is made by Iranian families. Some may prefer it sweet, some sour and others sweet-and-sour! Fesenjan is a stew made of chicken or duck, pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts. The result would be a fantastic dish served along with rice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tablespoons olive oil<br>\n1 1\/2 pounds chicken legs, cut up<br>\n1 white onion, thinly sliced<br>\n1\/2 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor<br>\n1 teaspoon salt<br>\n4 cups pomegranate juice<br>\n1\/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)<br>\n2 tablespoons sugar (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-4-kotlet-persian-kutlet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-kotlet-persian-kutlet\"><\/span>4. Kotlet (Persian Kutlet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-37303 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Persian Foods\" class=\"wp-image-37303\" title=\"Persian Foods\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods1002-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@chefgilda.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although this food is not only prepared in Iran, the Persian version of it is so delicious and is loved by most Iranian people! Kotlet can be served either warm or cold and plain or with bread. This food is made of minced meat, potato, egg and onion mixed with different spices and fried in a pan. A good Kotlet is normally crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside! &nbsp;It is usually a delicious dinner that also makes great leftovers for the next day\u2019s meal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>700 g\/1\u00bd lb potatoes<br>\n1 large onion<br>\n30 g\/1 oz fresh herbs (coriander\/cilantro, parsley, chives, mixed or singly)<br>\n350 g\/12 oz lean minced\/<br>\nground beef<br>\n2 teaspoons turmeric<br>\n1 large egg<br>\nsalt and black pepper<br>\n4 tablespoons plain\/all-purpose<br>\nflour mixed with 1 tablespoon<br>\nturmeric<br>\nvegetable oil for frying<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-5-kuku-sabzi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-kuku-sabzi\"><\/span>5. Kuku Sabzi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-37299 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Foods\" class=\"wp-image-37299\" title=\"Foods\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods53-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@Persian Mama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is another delicious meal that normally is served for dinner. Kuku Sabzi is a green-hued omelet made of fresh herbs including parsley, spring onion, scallions and spinach mixed with eggs, walnut and dried barberry. Although Kuku sabzi is made for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nowruz-sayyad-a-new-day-for-the-prey-and-the-hunter\/\" title=\"Nowruz Sayyad: A New Day for the Prey and the Hunter\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"11875\">Nowrooz<\/a>&#8211; Iranian new year- and served with fried fish, it is an everyday meal, too. This dish would be a great option for vegetarians or people who like healthy, simple foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 cups sliced garlic chives (nira or tareh), or green parts of scallions<br>\n\u00be cup chopped fresh cilantro<br>\n\u00bd cup chopped fresh dill<br>\n6 large eggs<br>\n2 TBSP Greek yogurt<br>\n1 TBSP flour<br>\n\u00be tsp baking powder<br>\n\u00bd tsp salt<br>\n\u00bd tsp rice spice<br>\n\u00bd tsp turmeric<br>\n\u00bc tsp freshly cracked black pepper<br>\nPinch of ground cayenne pepper<br>\n\u00be cup walnut halves<br>\n2 TBSP zereshk (barberries) optional<br>\n3 TBSP vegetable oil<br>\n1 TBSP unsalted butter<br>\nOptional garnish: 6 walnut halves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-6-ash-reshteh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-ash-reshteh\"><\/span>6. Ash Reshteh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-37298 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Foods\" class=\"wp-image-37298\" title=\"Foods\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foods2-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo@kojaro.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This traditional soup dish which is generally served in winter, is one of the most popular <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-foods-to-try-while-traveling-in-iran\/\" title=\"10 Foods to Try While Traveling in Iran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"85928\">foods in Iran<\/a>. It is a dish which remind Iranian people of their grandmothers\u2019 heavenly cookery! Ash Reshte is a mixture of chickpeas, beans, noodles and plenty of herbs and it takes a while to get prepared. People normally serve it along with fried onion and mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bc cup dried chickpeas<br>\n\u00bc cup dried white beans, such as navy or cannellini<br>\nFine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper<br>\n2 pounds spinach<br>\n1 pound cilantro (about 3 large bunches)<br>\n1 pound Italian parsley (about 3 large bunches)<br>\n2 large bunches dill<br>\n1 large bunch chives<br>\nAbout 20 large fresh mint leaves<br>\n6 tablespoons plus 1\/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil<br>\n2 large yellow onions, 1 finely chopped and 1 thinly sliced<br>\n2 garlic cloves, minced<br>\n1 cup dried green or brown lentils<br>\n\u00bd teaspoon ground turmeric<br>\n2 quarts chicken or beef stock (preferably homemade), or water<br>\n1 \u00bd cups liquid kashk (Persian sun-dried yogurt or whey), plus 1\/2 cup, for serving<br>\n8 ounces reshteh (Persian soup noodles)<br>\n1 tablespoon dried mint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-7-salad-olivieh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-salad-olivieh\"><\/span>7. 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The ingredients in Iranian version are rather different and mainly consist of shredded chicken, cooked potato and egg, mayonnaise, carrots and lemon juice. 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