Persian and Middle East dishes
Ghormeh sabzi recipe: the Persian herb and kidney bean stew
A ghormeh sabzi recipe for the Persian herb stew with lamb, kidney beans and dried limes. Learn the herbs, steps, simmer time and what to buy for it.
Persian and Middle East dishes
Plain-English explainers for Persian and Middle Eastern dishes, from kebab koobideh and saffron rice to tabbouleh, kibbeh and shakshuka.
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Persian and Middle East dishes
Kebab koobideh: the Persian ground-meat kebab explained
Kebab koobideh is Iran's minced meat kebab, shaped on flat skewers and grilled. Learn the meat, mixing, shaping and serving, and how it differs from other kebabs.
Persian and Middle East dishes
Persian food recipes: 10 classic dishes to learn first
Persian food recipes worth learning first: rice, koobideh, ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan and more, with the pantry items each dish needs and where to start.
Persian and Middle East dishes
Persian food: the dishes, rice and flavors explained
Persian food is Iranian cooking built on saffron rice, herb stews, kebabs and sour-sweet balance. Learn the core dishes, flavors and what to stock first.