{"id":65796,"date":"2022-11-15T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=65796"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:31:23","slug":"khoresht-e-ghormeh-sabzi-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khoresht-e-ghormeh-sabzi-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ghormeh Sabzi<\/strong> is not just a dish; it&#8217;s a symbol of Iranian culture and hospitality, often the centerpiece at family gatherings and special occasions. This classic Persian stew is a perfect blend of rich proteins and a variety of greens, offering a nutritious and hearty meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preparation of Ghormeh Sabzi is a testament to the culinary richness of Iran, where each ingredient contributes to the dish&#8217;s depth and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi is one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">top Persian foods.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew) - Cooking with Yousef\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yPiS5zB1tDo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cubed meat (lamb or beef) &#8211; 500g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney beans, soaked overnight &#8211; 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh parsley, finely chopped &#8211; 2 cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh cilantro, finely chopped &#8211; 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leeks or green onions, finely chopped &#8211; 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried fenugreek leaves &#8211; 2 tablespoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried Persian limes (Limoo Amani) &#8211; 4 to 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large onion, finely chopped &#8211; 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turmeric powder &#8211; 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black pepper and salt to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetable oil &#8211; 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water or beef\/lamb broth &#8211; 4 cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the Herb Mixture:<\/strong> Saut\u00e9 the parsley, cilantro, leeks\/green onions, and dried fenugreek in a pan with a bit of oil until they slightly darken, intensifying the flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown the Meat:<\/strong> Saut\u00e9 the onion in a large pot until golden. Add the meat, season with turmeric, salt, and pepper, and brown it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simmer the Stew:<\/strong> Add the saut\u00e9ed herbs to the meat. Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer. Add the soaked kidney beans and the pierced dried limes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow Cook:<\/strong> Let the stew simmer on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meat and beans are tender, and the flavors have melded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Touches:<\/strong> Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add water if the stew is too thick or simmer uncovered to reduce if too thin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Serve hot with Persian rice (chelo), typically garnished with fresh herbs and radishes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips\"><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Herb Proportions:<\/strong> Adjust the herb ratios to suit your taste and availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dried Limes:<\/strong> Essential for authentic flavor, available in Middle Eastern stores or online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutritional Note:<\/strong> Ghormeh Sabzi is not only a sensory delight but also a healthy choice, rich in protein and greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural Insight:<\/strong> In Iran, Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi embodies the essence of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/persian-hospitality-what-to-expect-when-visiting-local-homes\/\" title=\"Persian hospitality\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"487\">Persian hospitality<\/a>, being a staple at family gatherings and special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">Top 10 Persian Foods You Must Try<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khoresht-e-fesenjan-recipe\/\">Khoresht-e Fesenjan Recipe<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-chelo-khoresh-dishes-must-try-iran\/\">The 7 Best \u201cChelo khoresh\u201d Dishes You Must Try In Iran<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-7-tasty-persian-foods-much-more-than-kebabs\/\">Seven Persian foods that are much tastier than kebab<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-plate-iran-food-travel-guide\/\">Culinary Tours in Iran: A Food Lover&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghormeh Sabzi is not just a dish; it&#8217;s a symbol of Iranian culture and hospitality, often the centerpiece at family gatherings and special occasions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":63293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[849],"tags":[15658,11043,374,16096],"class_list":["post-65796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","tag-food","tag-persian-cuisine","tag-persian-food","tag-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65796"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65796\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}