{"id":65809,"date":"2022-11-20T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=65809"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:31:26","slug":"khoresht-e-gheimeh-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khoresht-e-gheimeh-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Khoresht-e Gheimeh Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Khoresht-e Gheimeh, a classic Persian stew, is a staple in Iranian cuisine, known for its unique combination of meat, split peas, and a rich tomato base, often garnished with fries. This guide will walk you through creating this flavorful dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-stew\">For the Stew:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lamb or beef, diced &#8211; 500g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow split peas &#8211; 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onion, finely chopped &#8211; 1 large<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomato paste &#8211; 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dried limes (Limoo Amani) &#8211; 4 to 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turmeric powder &#8211; 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinnamon &#8211; \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetable oil &#8211; 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water &#8211; 4 cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"How To Make Khoresh Gheymeh One Of The Best Persian Stew | Famous Persian Food\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Stn0FZaArZk?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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-garnish\">For the Garnish:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potatoes, cut into fries &#8211; 2 large<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-equipment\">Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large pot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frying pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-the-stew\">Preparing the Stew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 Onions and Meat<\/strong>: In a large pot, heat oil and saut\u00e9 onions until golden. Add the diced meat, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook until the meat is browned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook Split Peas<\/strong>: In a separate pot, boil split peas until they are half-cooked, then drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine Ingredients<\/strong>: Add tomato paste to the meat and onions. Cook for a few minutes. Add the half-cooked split peas, dried limes, salt, pepper, and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simmer the Stew<\/strong>: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have blended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-the-garnish\">Preparing the Garnish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fry the Potatoes<\/strong>: Cut the potatoes into fries. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-khoresht-e-gheimeh\">Serving Khoresht-e Gheimeh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Serve the Stew<\/strong>: Check the seasoning of the stew and adjust if necessary. The stew should have a thick, rich consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Garnish<\/strong>: Serve the stew hot, topped with the crispy potato fries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accompaniments<\/strong>: Typically, <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=\"8588\">Khoresht-e Gheimeh<\/a> is served with basmati rice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-perfect-khoresht-e-gheimeh\">Tips for Perfect Khoresht-e Gheimeh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dried Limes<\/strong>: Pierce the dried limes before adding them to the stew for better infusion of their tart flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency<\/strong>: Ensure the stew isn&#8217;t too thin. It should have a hearty, thick texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Split Peas<\/strong>: Don\u2019t overcook the split peas at the beginning, as they will continue to cook in the stew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Khoresht-e <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/bandar-anzali-attractions\/\" title=\"Discover Bandar Anzali: A Premier Destination in Northern Iran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"79672\">Gheimeh<\/a> is a dish that brings a taste of Persian tradition to your dining table. Its rich flavors and textures make it a beloved choice for everyday meals and special occasions alike. For more insights into the world of Persian cuisine, don&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-best-persian-foods-try\/\">10 Best Persian Foods to Try<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Khoresht-e Gheimeh, a classic Persian stew, is a staple in Iranian cuisine, known for its unique combination of meat, split peas, and a rich tomato base, often garnished with fries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":63296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[849],"tags":[15658,11043,374,16096],"class_list":["post-65809","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\/65809","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=65809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65809\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}