{"id":9907,"date":"2017-01-17T08:30:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T08:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=9907"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:33:58","slug":"foodsafariiran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/foodsafariiran\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigel Slater in Iran: Persian Food and Culinary Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article revisits Nigel Slater&#8217;s television journey through Iran, where food becomes a way to understand everyday life, hospitality and regional traditions. Rather than a complete guide to Persian cuisine, it is a useful starting point for travelers interested in how familiar dishes are prepared and shared in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 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\/foodsafariiran\/#nigel-slaters-food-journey-in-iran\" >Nigel Slater&#8217;s Food Journey in Iran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/foodsafariiran\/#persian-food-beyond-tehran\" >Persian Food Beyond Tehran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/foodsafariiran\/#watch-the-original-program\" >Watch the Original Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/foodsafariiran\/#planning-a-food-focused-trip\" >Planning a Food-Focused Trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nigel-slaters-food-journey-in-iran\"><\/span>Nigel Slater&#8217;s Food Journey in Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">British food writer Nigel Slater traveled through Iran as part of his exploration of food and culture in the Middle East. In Tehran, his encounters included <strong>dizi<\/strong>, the slow-cooked lamb, chickpea and bean stew also known as abgoosht. The dish is traditionally served in stages, with the broth eaten separately before the remaining ingredients are mashed together.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is best treated as a snapshot of Iranian food culture at the time it was filmed. Travelers planning a current trip should verify restaurant details and opening hours independently, as these can change.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"persian-food-beyond-tehran\"><\/span>Persian Food Beyond Tehran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iranian cuisine changes significantly by region. Northern Iran is known for herb-rich dishes, sour flavors, rice and seafood, while central and southern regions bring different combinations of stews, kebabs, breads, dates and spices. Exploring local food is therefore most rewarding as part of a broader journey rather than through a single national menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For practical ideas, see our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/10-foods-to-try-while-traveling-in-iran\/\">foods to try in Iran<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-persian-snack\/\">popular Persian snacks<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/rasht-travel-guide\/\">Rasht travel guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"watch-the-original-program\"><\/span>Watch the Original Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The video previously embedded on this page is no longer embedded because the original player is not reliably available. If you find the program through an authorized broadcaster or streaming service, use the title and episode information shown by that provider to confirm availability in your region.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"planning-a-food-focused-trip\"><\/span>Planning a Food-Focused Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A food-focused itinerary works best when it combines markets, bakeries, traditional restaurants and regional specialties. Travelers who want a structured activity can also browse current <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran experiences on OrientTrips<\/a>, while SURFIRAN&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/tailor-made\/\">tailor-made trips<\/a> can be adapted around culinary interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a culinary tour of Iran with a guide to the best traditional dishes and flavors that define the rich taste of Persian cuisine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":24117,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,306,308,849,305],"tags":[15658,628],"class_list":["post-9907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-iran","category-culture","category-destinations","category-food","category-how-to","tag-food","tag-travel-guide"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nigel-Slater-in-Iran-Iran\u2019s-Food-Culture.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9907","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=9907"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":200634,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9907\/revisions\/200634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}