{"id":54707,"date":"2023-08-12T14:56:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T11:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=54707"},"modified":"2026-11-01T06:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T06:34:45","slug":"best-persian-snack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-persian-snack\/","title":{"rendered":"Persian Snacks: Sweet and Savoury Foods to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iranian snacks range from boxed confectionery to fruit leather, roasted seeds and street food. This guide introduces sweet and savoury choices you may encounter in confectioners, markets, juice shops and small food stalls. Some are a bite with tea; others, such as ash reshteh or a falafel sandwich, can be a light meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection is an introduction to different foods, rather than a measured popularity ranking. Recipes and ingredients vary between regions and producers. If you avoid nuts, eggs, dairy or gluten, ask about the particular product rather than relying on its name alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 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\/best-persian-snack\/#sweet-persian-snacks\" >Sweet Persian Snacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-persian-snack\/#sweet-sour-and-savoury-snacks\" >Sweet-sour and Savoury Snacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-persian-snack\/#choosing-what-to-try\" >Choosing What to Try<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sweet-persian-snacks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sweet-persian-snacks\"><\/span>Sweet Persian Snacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confectioners sell sweets in individual portions and gift boxes. Compare textures as well as flavours: gaz is a nougat-like confection, while flour halva is a dense paste. A small selection with tea is a useful way to try several kinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-gaz-a-persian-delight\">1. Gaz: Nougat-like Confectionery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaz is a nougat-like confection associated especially with Isfahan. Mohammad Reza Ghanoonparvar&#8217;s account describes a preparation using gaz-angobin, egg whites and sugar, with pistachios or almonds added. The sweet is cut or shaped into pieces, and some forms are packed in flour to keep them from sticking. Ingredients and preparation differ between confectioners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54723\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz.jpg\" alt=\"Gaz\" class=\"wp-image-54723\" title=\"Gaz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gaz-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pistachio gaz with a flour coating. Photo: Shutterstock \/ Velveteye.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pistachio and almond gaz offer different nut flavours, and the proportion of nuts also affects the texture. Flour-packed pieces leave a dusting on your hands, while individually wrapped pieces are easier to carry between stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaz-angobin is the sweet material associated with the confection&#8217;s traditional preparation. Its presence should be established from a producer&#8217;s ingredient information, rather than assumed from the name <em>gaz<\/em>. Nuts, egg whites and any flour coating also matter when choosing a product for someone with dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a souvenir, choose a labelled pack that identifies the producer and ingredients. Different nut contents and piece sizes make boxes difficult to compare by appearance alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-gaz\">Ingredients for Gaz:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Egg whites<\/li>\n<li>Sugar<\/li>\n<li>Pistachios or almonds<\/li>\n<li>Gaz-angobin, in the traditional preparation described by Iranica<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Flour used to pack some varieties<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54733\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan.jpg\" alt=\"Sohan\" class=\"wp-image-54733\" title=\"Sohan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sohan-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nut-topped sohan pieces packed in a tin. Photo: Shutterstock \/ Lika Mostova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-sohan-a-sweet-and-brittle-delight\">2. Sohan: Saffron Brittle from Qom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sohan is a brittle confection closely associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/qom-travel-guide\/\">Qom<\/a>, whose workshops produce several forms of the sweet. Wheat germ is a defining ingredient in the Qom preparation, alongside flour, sugar, fat and aromatics such as saffron, rose water and cardamom. Nuts may be mixed in or pressed onto the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.origin-gi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iran-s-qom-sohan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qom Sohan appellation record<\/a> also lists egg yolks and different nut options. A small piece gives a crisp contrast to soft gaz. Keep the tin or box with its ingredient label, particularly if buying it as a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-sohan\">Ingredients for Sohan:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheat germ and flour<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Butter or vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Egg yolks in the documented Qom preparation<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Rose water, saffron and cardamom<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Nuts such as pistachios or almonds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54741\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Halva\" class=\"wp-image-59879\" title=\"Halva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva-780x488.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva-752x470.jpg 752w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/halva.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halva is a family of sweets made with different starches or sesame, fats, sweeteners and aromatics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sweet-halva\">3. Sweet Halva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halva is a family of sweets with several textures and ingredients. Etrat Elahi\u2019s study of Persian halva identifies four main elements: a starchy ingredient, fat, a sweetener and flavourings. Flour, rice flour, chickpea flour and sesame produce different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In flour halva, the flour is roasted in fat before a sweetened, scented liquid is incorporated to form a thick paste. Rose water, saffron or cardamom may be used. Sesame-based <em>halva ardeh<\/em> is a different form. Ask which kind is being sold instead of assuming every Iranian halva is made from tahini or semolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-halva\">Ingredients for Halva:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wheat flour, rice flour, chickpea flour or sesame, depending on the type<\/li>\n<li>Butter, animal fat or vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>Sugar, honey or molasses<\/li>\n<li>Water, as required by the preparation<\/li>\n<li>Aromatics such as rose water, saffron or cardamom<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54727\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh.jpg\" alt=\"Kuluche Or Koloocheh\" class=\"wp-image-54727\" title=\"Kuluche Or Koloocheh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Koloocheh-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stamped koloocheh cookies. Photo: Shutterstock \/ Motionic Studio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-irresistible-koloocheh-treats\">4. Koloocheh: Filled Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koloocheh are cookies with regional styles and different fillings. Fuman in <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/gilan-travel-guide\/\">Gilan<\/a> is known for a stamped, walnut-filled version that may also contain cinnamon. Date, coconut and other fillings give different results. Compare the filling and dough when choosing between a freshly baked cookie and a packaged version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-koloocheh\">Ingredients for Koloocheh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flour and fat, such as butter or oil<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Walnuts in the Fuman-style filling<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Spices such as cinnamon or cardamom<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Eggs, yogurt, leavening or other additions according to the baker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54715\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava.jpg\" alt=\"Nut-filled pastry pieces with walnut garnish\" class=\"wp-image-54715\" title=\"Baghlava\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baghlava-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nut-filled pastry pieces topped with walnuts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-delicious-baghlava-or-bakhlava-bliss\">5. Baghlava: Nut-filled Pastry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baghlava is the Persian name for baklava, a family of nut-filled, syrup-sweetened pastries with regional variations. Homa\u2019s published Persian Mama version uses phyllo sheets around an almond and walnut filling, with cardamom, cinnamon and syrup. Other forms use different doughs and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing a piece, compare the pastry itself: crisp sheets, a softer dough and a cake-like version will give different textures. Ask the seller which nuts and flavourings are used, especially if you are buying a mixed box. A regional name does not establish one fixed recipe for every bakery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-baklava-baghlava\">Ingredients for Baklava (Baghlava):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pastry dough, including phyllo in some versions<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Butter in the identified phyllo preparation<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Nuts such as almonds or walnuts<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sugar and water for syrup<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Flavourings such as rose water, cardamom or cinnamon, depending on the version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54718\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh.jpg\" alt=\"Baslogh\" class=\"wp-image-54718\" title=\"Baslogh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Baslogh-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coconut-coated baslogh topped with walnuts. Photo: Shutterstock \/ echdico.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-baslogh-unique-sweets\">6. Baslogh: Soft Starch-based Sweets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baslogh is a soft confection made in several forms. Aashpazi&#8217;s published walnut-and-coconut version thickens a mixture of starch, water, sugar and rose water, then adds butter and saffron. It contains no gelatin. Other producers may use gelatin, so the name alone does not establish whether a particular sweet suits a vegetarian diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walnuts and a coconut coating give this version contrasting textures. Some forms use grape syrup or different flavourings; the ingredients should be described for the actual product rather than combined into one supposedly universal recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baslogh\u2019s soft centre contrasts with its coconut coating and walnut topping. Butter and gelatin, when present, are useful ingredients to identify when choosing a box for someone who avoids animal products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-baslogh-persian-sweet\">Ingredients for Baslogh (Persian Sweet):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Starch and water<\/li>\n<li>Sugar and rose water<\/li>\n<li>Walnuts and shredded coconut<\/li>\n<li>Butter and saffron in the Aashpazi version; other recipes vary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54732\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj.jpg\" alt=\"Shir Berenj\" class=\"wp-image-54732\" title=\"Shir Berenj\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj-780x446.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj-705x403.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shir-Berenj-450x257.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shir berenj: milk-and-rice pudding with a garnish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-shir-berenj-and-shole-zard\">7. Shir Berenj<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shir berenj is a milk-and-rice pudding; <em>shir<\/em> means milk and <em>berenj<\/em> means rice. It is distinct from the yellow, saffron-flavoured sholeh zard described below. Homa&#8217;s Persian Mama recipe first softens rice in water, then adds milk and rose water for a creamy finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her recipe leaves sugar out of the pudding and offers sweet toppings separately. Other cooks sweeten it differently, so ask how the serving is prepared. Nuts, fruit preserves or a little honey can change both flavour and texture without turning the milk pudding into sholeh zard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-shir-berenj\">Ingredients for Shir Berenj<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rice, water and milk<\/li>\n<li>Rose water, according to the recipe<\/li>\n<li>Sweet toppings served separately in some versions<\/li>\n<li>Optional nuts or spices for the garnish<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54742\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard.jpg\" alt=\"Shole Zard\" class=\"wp-image-54742\" title=\"Shole Zard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Iranian-shole-zard-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yellow sholeh zard rice puddings with decorative toppings. Photo: Shahram Jafari Studio\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-shole-zard\">8. Shole Zard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sholeh zard is a saffron rice pudding made with water rather than milk. Its yellow colour comes from saffron, and rose water, cinnamon and nuts may provide additional aroma or decoration. The published Persian Mama version does not use cardamom, but the author explains that cooks can choose to add it. Cardamom&#8217;s absence is therefore a recipe preference, not a defining rule for the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pudding is served at gatherings and on religious occasions, sometimes shared in large quantities. Homa also describes it as a Yalda-night dessert. A decorated individual bowl and a large pot prepared for sharing are different presentations of the same dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-shole-zard\">Ingredients for Shole Zard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saffron threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rosewater (optional, for flavor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardamom pods (optional, for flavor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slivered almonds or chopped pistachios (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54735\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh.jpg\" alt=\"Bamieh And Zoolbia\" class=\"wp-image-54735\" title=\"Bamieh And Zoolbia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoolbia-Bamiyeh-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looped zoolbia and ridged bamieh served with other sweets and dates. Photo: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-bamieh-and-zoolbia-delicacies\">9. Bamieh and Zoolbia: Syrup-soaked Pastries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bamieh and zoolbia are syrup-soaked fried pastries strongly associated with Ramadan. Bamieh are small ridged pieces, while zoolbia are made in open, looping shapes. The pastry called bamieh should not be confused with the vegetable okra, which has the same name in Persian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shapes also reflect different preparations. Bamieh are formed from a dough, while zoolbia are piped from a batter into looping strands. Aashpazi\u2019s published zoolbia recipe uses starch, cultured dairy and a little flour; it is one documented version, rather than a formula for every confectioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Syrup gives both pastries their sweetness and glossy surface. Rose water or saffron may flavour the batch. When choosing between them, expect a compact ridged bite from bamieh and a more open, lacy structure from zoolbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are associated with the iftar meal during Ramadan, but availability outside that month depends on the shop. Buy a small serving if you want to compare the two textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-bamieh\"><strong>What to expect in bamieh<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fried pastry dough<\/li>\n<li>Sugar syrup<\/li>\n<li>Flavourings such as rose water or saffron, depending on the maker<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-zoolbia\"><strong>Ingredients for Zoolbia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starch<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Cultured dairy, such as yogurt or the kefir cheese used in Aashpazi\u2019s version<\/li>\n\n\n<li>A little flour in that version<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Oil for frying and sugar syrup for coating<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Rose water or saffron according to the recipe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54720\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani.jpg\" alt=\"Faloodeh Bastani\" class=\"wp-image-54720\" title=\"Faloodeh Bastani\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani-780x444.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani-705x402.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Faloodeh-Bastani-450x256.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Faloodeh noodles served with scoops of ice cream and syrup. Photo: cybercomputers.de &#8211; stock.adobe.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-faloodeh-bastani\">10. Faloodeh and Bastani<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faloodeh and bastani can be ordered separately or together. Faloodeh combines thin noodles with a frozen sweetened rose-water mixture; lime juice adds a tart contrast. Bastani means ice cream. The saffron version, often called bastani sonnati or Akbar Mashti, may contain rose water, pistachios and pieces of frozen cream. Aashpazi\u2019s separate faloodeh and saffron ice-cream recipes illustrate the two preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-faloodeh-bastani\"><strong>Ingredients for Faloodeh Bastani<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faloodeh: fine noodles, sugar, water and rose water<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Lime juice to serve with faloodeh in the identified recipe<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Saffron bastani: milk, sugar, saffron and rose water<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Cream, pistachios and a thickener such as salep in the identified bastani recipe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54743\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma.jpeg\" alt=\"Mazafati Khorma\" class=\"wp-image-54743\" title=\"Mazafati Khorma\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/khorma-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mazafati dates in a bowl. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-nature-s-sweet-dates\">11. Dates: Khorma and Rutab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khorma is the Persian word for dates. Mazafati dates from the Bam area are a familiar soft variety. Rutab, also written rotab, describes a stage of ripening when dates soften and brown; it is not a separate cultivar. FAO\u2019s account distinguishes this stage from the drier, fully ripe tamr stage. Soft dates and drier dates therefore need different handling, and a pack\u2019s storage instructions matter when carrying them on a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iran-s-sweet-date-varieties\">Iran&#8217;s Sweet Date Varieties<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vahid M. Karizaki\u2019s study of Iranian dates describes the following cultivars and producing areas. These are useful points of comparison, rather than exclusive geographical boundaries or a ranking of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mazafati:<\/strong> soft, fleshy, dark dates associated with Kerman, including Bam, and also grown in Sistan and Baluchestan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Piarom:<\/strong> long, thin, semi-dry dates associated with Hormozgan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zahedi:<\/strong> yellow-brown dates with a dry or semi-dry texture, grown in several southern provinces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kabkab:<\/strong> soft, long, dark dates associated with Bushehr and Khuzestan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dayri:<\/strong> a long, thin, drier cultivar associated with Khuzestan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sayer:<\/strong> a semi-dry, brown to reddish-brown cultivar associated with Khuzestan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shahani:<\/strong> long, semi-dry dates associated with Fars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Khassui:<\/strong> small, soft dates; the study lists Khuzestan and Bushehr among their producing areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54744\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1323\" height=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Fruit Juices In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-54744\" title=\"Fresh Fruit Juices In Iran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices.jpg 1323w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/In-Iran-fresh-fruit-juices-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1323px) 100vw, 1323px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A juice shop with fruit and drinks on display. Photo by Hamshahri.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-fresh-fruit-juices\">12. Fresh Fruit Juices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juice shops offer a different stop from confectioners and hot-food stalls. Choose the fruit first, then specify whether you want juice alone or a blend. The menu and fruit on display are more useful than an assumption that every shop sells every fruit throughout the year. Ask about added sugar, ice or ice cream if these affect your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-10-fresh-fruit-juices-commonly-consumed-in-iran\">Juice Names to Recognize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pomegranate: <em>ab-e anar<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Orange: <em>ab-e porteghal<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Carrot: <em>ab-e havij<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Sour cherry: <em>ab-e albaloo<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Apple: <em>ab-e sib<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Peach: <em>ab-e holoo<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Lemon: <em>limoo<\/em>; a sweetened lemon drink differs from plain lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>Watermelon: <em>ab-e hendevaneh<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Grape: <em>ab-e angoor<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Apricot: <em>ab-e zardaloo<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salty-persian-snacks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sweet-sour-and-savoury-snacks\"><\/span>Sweet-sour and Savoury Snacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This group includes tart fruit snacks, nuts and seeds, as well as more substantial hot food. A bowl of ash reshteh or a filled sandwich can be closer to a light meal than a small snack.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54728\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit snacks and preserves displayed at a stall\" class=\"wp-image-54728\" title=\"Lavashak\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lavashak-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A display of assorted fruit snacks and preserves. Photo: Shutterstock \/ Serhii Ivashchuk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-lavashak-fruit-leather\">13. Lavashak (Fruit Leather)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavashak is fruit leather: fruit is cooked, pur\u00e9ed and dried into a thin, chewy sheet. The fruit determines much of the flavour, from tart plum or sour cherry to sweeter blends. Aashpazi\u2019s plum version is one example. A stall may sell fruit leather beside preserved fruits and other sour snacks, which are different preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-lavashak-persian-fruit-leather\"><strong>Ingredients for Lavashak (Persian Fruit Leather):<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruit, such as plum, sour cherry, apricot or apple<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Water as needed during preparation<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Salt, sugar or other additions in some products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taste and ingredients vary between products. Some are simply fruit; others include salt, sugar or extra flavourings. For a souvenir, a sealed, labelled pack identifies the fruit and additions more clearly than an unlabelled mixed selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54729\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts.jpg\" alt=\"A mixture of shelled nuts\" class=\"wp-image-54729\" title=\"Iranian Nuts Are Various Types Of Nuts, Such As Pistachios, Walnuts, Almonds, And Cashews, Produced In Iran Known For Their High Quality.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-780x557.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-658x470.jpg 658w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-260x185.jpg 260w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-705x504.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nuts-450x321.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A mixture of shelled nuts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nuts\">Ajil: Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ajil is an assortment rather than a single kind of nut. Manouchehr Kasheff\u2019s Iranica account includes pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, roasted chickpeas, seeds and dried fruit. Salted and sweet mixtures offer different combinations, so the contents of one bowl should not be assumed to represent every household or shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dried figs, raisins and apricots are fruit, while roasted chickpeas are legumes. Their inclusion in ajil does not make them nuts. The distinction helps when choosing a mix for its texture or ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a journey, choose a mix by its actual contents and whether it is salted. Buying a small separate portion of a favourite nut or dried fruit also makes comparison easier than choosing a large mixed pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iranian-popular-nuts\">What May Be in Ajil<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nuts: pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts<\/li>\n<li>Roasted chickpeas<\/li>\n<li>Seeds, including pumpkin or watermelon seeds<\/li>\n<li>Dried fruit, such as raisins, apricots, mulberries or figs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54734\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1269\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh.jpg\" alt=\"Tokhmeh\" class=\"wp-image-54734\" title=\"Tokhmeh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh.jpg 1269w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-780x472.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-777x470.jpg 777w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-705x427.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokhmeh-450x272.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1269px) 100vw, 1269px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunflower seeds in their shells.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-tokhmeh\">14. Tokhmeh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tokhmeh means seeds. Roasted sunflower, pumpkin and watermelon seeds are eaten as snacks, either separately or in mixtures. Many are sold in their shells: the shell is opened and the kernel eaten. Salted and unsalted versions differ, so choose the preparation as well as the seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tokhmeh-seeds-in-iran\">Tokhmeh Seeds in Iran<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These names help distinguish three common seed snacks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pumpkin seeds: <em>tokhmeh-ye kadoo<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sunflower seeds: <em>tokhmeh-ye aftabgardan<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Watermelon seeds: <em>tokhmeh-ye hendevaneh<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54717\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1155\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali.jpg\" alt=\"Street vendor with cooked beetroot and broad beans\" class=\"wp-image-54717\" title=\"Balal, Laboo And Bagali\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-707x470.jpg 707w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-705x469.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Balal-Laboo-and-Bagali-450x299.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1155px) 100vw, 1155px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A street vendor serving cooked beetroot and broad beans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-balal-laboo-and-bagali\">15. Balal, Laboo and Bagali<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balal is corn on the cob, commonly grilled and served hot. Its firm kernels and roasted flavour contrast with the softer texture of cooked beetroot and beans. Availability follows the supply of corn rather than one fixed winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laboo is cooked red beetroot, often sliced and served warm. Homa\u2019s published version simmers beets with water and a little sugar, then reduces the liquid to a syrup. She describes it as an autumn and winter street snack. It offers a soft, sweet alternative to fried food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baghali are broad beans, served cooked as a snack. They may be offered with salt, spices or vinegar. They should not be confused with baghali ghatogh, the northern Iranian bean-and-dill dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a smaller tasting, choose one hot portion before ordering several foods. Ask what seasoning is added if you prefer to control the salt, sourness or heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54726\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk.jpg\" alt=\"Dry kashk balls on a plate\" class=\"wp-image-54726\" title=\"Indulging In Persian Snacks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk-627x470.jpg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk-705x529.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kashk-450x338.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dry kashk shaped into small balls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-kashk\">16. Kashk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contemporary Iranian food, kashk usually refers to a concentrated fermented dairy product, sold dry or as a liquid for cooking. Iranica documents several methods, including heating and straining fermented dairy before drying it. It is not simply interchangeable with cheese, and the word has also been used for other products in different regions and periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dry pieces can be a tart, salty snack; liquid or reconstituted kashk is used in dishes such as ash reshteh and kashk-e bademjan. Both forms contain dairy. The dry snack and the sauce used in cooking should therefore be described separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54714\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth.jpg\" alt=\"Ash Reshteh\" class=\"wp-image-54714\" title=\"Ash Reshteh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ash-Resheth-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ash reshteh with herbs, legumes, noodles and a dairy garnish. Photo: Shutterstock \/ bonchan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-ash-reshteh-wholesome-soup\">17. Ash Reshteh: Herb and Noodle Soup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ash reshteh is a thick soup made with flat flour noodles, herbs and legumes. A bowl can serve as a light meal. Kashk, fried onions and mint are familiar accompaniments, but recipes differ in their beans, herbs and cooking liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homa\u2019s version uses chickpeas, beans and lentils alongside herbs, and offers dairy toppings separately. Her recipe also illustrates why a herb-and-bean soup is not automatically vegetarian: the cooking liquid may be meat stock. Ask about both the stock and garnish when ordering for a vegetarian or dairy-free diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-ash-reshteh\"><strong>Ingredients for Ash Reshteh<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reshteh ash: flat flour noodles<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Legumes such as chickpeas, beans and lentils<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Herbs and greens, such as parsley, coriander, scallions and spinach<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Onion, garlic and turmeric<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Water, vegetable stock or meat stock, depending on the cook<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Kashk or another dairy garnish in some servings<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Fried onion and mint as toppings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54725\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar.jpg\" alt=\"Jigar\" class=\"wp-image-54725\" title=\"Jigar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-780x594.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-1024x779.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-618x470.jpg 618w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-705x537.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jigar-450x343.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iranian grilled liver, known as jigar, is a dish made from skewered and charbroiled pieces of liver.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-jigar\">18. Jigar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jigar means liver. In this street-food context it refers to small pieces threaded onto skewers and grilled. It is an offal dish, with a different texture and flavour from minced-meat kebab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order by the cut and number of skewers you want. A grill may also offer other offal, so the word jigar should not be used as a label for every skewer. Bread and accompaniments make a small order easy to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54731\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1151\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa.jpg\" alt=\"Samoosa\" class=\"wp-image-54731\" title=\"Samoosa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-704x470.jpg 704w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Samoosa-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fried triangular samosas with a dipping sauce. Photo: Shutterstock \/ StockImageFactory.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-tasty-samoosa\">19. Sambooseh: Filled Fried Pastries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sambooseh, also written samoosa or samosa, is a filled pastry found in several culinary traditions. Iranian versions are often triangular and may use thin bread or a dough wrapper. The filling and wrapper vary between cooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potato, onion and spices make one meat-free filling; other versions include meat. Aashpazi\u2019s potato sambooseh uses a flour-and-butter wrapper and a filling seasoned with turmeric, chilli and dried mint. That is an identified recipe, rather than a universal ingredient list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a snack, compare the filling and the wrapper\u2019s thickness. A potato filling does not by itself establish that the whole pastry is vegan, because the dough may contain butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-samosa\">Ingredients for Samosa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thin bread or a prepared pastry dough<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Potato and onion in the identified potato version<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Seasonings such as turmeric, chilli and dried mint<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Oil for frying<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Butter in some dough wrappers; meat or other fillings in other versions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-54721 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Felafel\" class=\"wp-image-59878\" title=\"Felafel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Felafel.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fried falafel with herbs and a dipping sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-falafel\">20. Falafel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falafel are fried patties or balls made from pulses. Chickpea versions are familiar in Iranian street food, including southern styles. Other Middle Eastern versions use different pulses, so a single combination of chickpeas and broad beans should not be presented as compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a chickpea version, dried chickpeas are soaked before grinding. They are not interchangeable with canned, already cooked chickpeas in a recipe designed for soaked raw pulses. Ottolenghi\u2019s published falafel method is a clear example of this distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A falafel sandwich may include bread, vegetables, pickles and sauces. Choose those additions separately if you want to control the chilli or avoid dairy, sesame or other ingredients in the sauce. The filling\u2019s name alone does not identify the whole sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-falafel\"><strong>Ingredients for Falafel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dried chickpeas, soaked before grinding for this style<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Onion and garlic<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Herbs and spices, varying with the recipe<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Salt and oil for frying<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Flour or leavening in some versions; these are not universal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-words\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choosing-what-to-try\"><\/span>Choosing What to Try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose by texture and appetite: a small piece of sohan or gaz with tea, tart lavashak or a handful of ajil between stops, and hot ash reshteh or a filled pastry when you want something more substantial. Faloodeh and bastani belong with the sweet desserts. For gifts, keep producer labels and choose packaging suited to the food rather than assuming that every sweet travels equally well.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culinary Sources<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghanoonparvar, M. R. (2000; updated 2013). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/gaz-1-ii-candy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaz ii. Candy<\/a>. Elahi, E. (2003; updated 2013). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/halwa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halwa<\/a>. Encyclopaedia Iranica. These specialist accounts explain the confectionery ingredients and variations discussed above.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further culinary sources: Homa. (2015). <a href=\"https:\/\/persianmama.com\/baklava-baghlava\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baklava \/ Baghlava<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/persianmama.com\/sholeh-zard-persian-saffron-rice-pudding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sholeh zard<\/a>; (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/persianmama.com\/shir-berenj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shir berenj<\/a>. Persian Mama. Aashpazi. (n.d.). Baslogh. These are identified recipe versions, rather than universal formulas. The Aashpazi recipe descriptions were checked against indexed copies; its original site was unavailable when reviewed on 1 November 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional sources: the WIPO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.origin-gi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iran-s-qom-sohan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qom Sohan appellation record<\/a>; Kasheff, M. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/ajil-an-assortment-of-nuts-pistachios-almonds-and-hazelnuts-being-the-most-common-roasted-chickpeas-and-seeds-such-as\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ajil<\/a> and Aubaile-Sallenave, F. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/kask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kashk<\/a>, Encyclopaedia Iranica; FAO, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/4\/t0681E\/t0681e03.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Date Palm Products, Chapter 1<\/a>; Karizaki, V. M. (2017), <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jef.2017.08.002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iranian dates and ethnic date-based products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recipe examples: Aashpazi\u2019s zoolbia, faloodeh, saffron ice cream, plum lavashak and potato sambooseh; Homa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/persianmama.com\/beets-in-syrup-labu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laboo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/persianmama.com\/persian-herb-noodle-soup-aash-reshteh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ash reshteh<\/a>; Ottolenghi\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ottolenghi.co.uk\/pages\/recipes\/falafel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">falafel<\/a>. The recipe sources document particular preparations and ingredient variations. 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