This is tahchin, or upside down Persian rice. Tahchin is made with half-cooked rice that’s mixed with yogurt, saffron, and egg; layered Read More
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Fear & Boldness | Sohan ‘e Assal (Persian Honey Almond Brittle)
When I first moved to New York – pre Mayor Bloomberg and designated bike lanes – I rode my bicycle in the Read More
Cornelian Cherry 3 ways | Sharbat + Moraba + Marmalade
The other day I shared the foraging tale of Cornelian cherry (zoghal akhteh) — a cranberry-lookalike savored in many countries but Read More
Torshi ‘ye Zoghal Akhteh | Foraged & Pickled Cornelian Cherry
Recently, a dear and too-long-no-see cousin (my pessar amoo to be exact) came for a visit to New York and after Read More
Persian Rice 101: Rake, Wash, Pray
“Persian rice is hands down the best rice in the world. For me it was a revelation, tender, each grain separate, and Read More
Persian Rice 101: Tools & Trade Secrets
Here are some things to cover before we tackle the holy-grail of Persian rice making — in random no-rhyme-or-reason-order: RICE: QUALITY MATTERS Read More
Halva ‘ye Adas – Lentil Halva (Persian)
Persian halva, sometimes translated as “saffron cake” (don’t ask me why, it makes no sense) not to be confused with halva ardeh Read More