The 5 main Iranian dishes that every Persian knows and loves include:
Kabab: the most beloved dish in Iran, with a ton of different varieties, where the meat is marinated with different spices and is usually served with Dough, a yogurt drink.
Qormeh-Sabzi: Iran's most widely eaten dish, which always plays a part in the table of any Persian dinner party.
Fesenjoun: the tart flavor of pomegranate combined with savory spices, chicken and mashed walnut creates one of the most uniquely seasonal Persian dishes for fall-and-winter.
Dough: the most favorable yogurt drink, which is frequently guzzled by Iranians.
Tah-deeg: rice is served alongside most meals, and Tah-deeg is the bottom crispy layer of rice, bread or potato that is slightly burnt.