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Two Chinese Tourists Speak of Iran Trip

Two Chinese tourists have been talking about their interesting, and at times worrying, trip to Iran by saying this is a special country they will recommend to their friends for a visit.

Nardun Stew - A Pleasant Experience in Iranian Cuisine

The people of northern Iran are known for their palatable cuisine and have also registered a number of these in Iran as a national heritage. Nardun stew is one of these appetizing dishes made with pomegranates, and thus associated with the Yalda winter solstice by many Iranians.

Iranian Caviar Registered by WIPO

Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade has registered the ownership of Iranian caviar at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Seafood Festival in Tehran

The second seafood cookery festival will start in Tehran today, 6 October 2018, in Hall 21 of Tehran International Fair. The festival is aimed at promoting the culture of eating seafood in the country.

Persian food/ Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce)

This is a well-known Persian dish of chicken with a pomegranate and walnut sauce. Khoresht Fesenjan should be served with white rice.

Iranian andy Recipe / Persian Pistachio Nougat

This traditional nougat recipe features the flavors of pistachios and delicate rosewater. Rosewater can often be found in the Middle Eastern sections of grocery stores or in specialty food stores.

Iranian Candy recipe / Toot Candy

Toot candy is a Persian traditional candy usually made around the New Year or any special celebration. Toot Candy is sweet and delicious, but don't take to much of it since it is high in sugar.

Beryani, Esfahan

The pride and joy of Esfahan is beryani. Minced mutton and lungs are cooked in a small pan with a dash of cinnamon and spices and served with almond slivers over warm flatbread. Washed down with a glass of doogh, a salty yogurt drink, this entree is best tried at Beryani Azam where crowds pack in for the lunch option. Given its pleasant location near the river, you can walk it off with a stroll down the city’s famous bridges.

Kalam Polo, Shiraz

Not everyone is enchanted by the smell of cabbage, but they might change their mind if they give this Shirazi dish a try. Kalam polo, cabbage rice, is eaten quite often in this city of Persian poets, and the flavor comes from the various fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, chives, basil, tarragon, dill, and summer savory. Served with ‘pigeon head’ meatballs (named for their size), it can also be made vegetarian-friendly by skipping them altogether.

Baghla ghatogh, Gilan and Mazandaran provinces

You’ve probably never thought that broad beans could be a comfort food, but baghla ghatogh has the potential to change that. Made with garlic, turmeric, plenty of fresh dill, and soft-boiled eggs, this traditional dish of the northern Caspian region is ridiculously tasty. Often served with rice, it will surely soothe your soul even more eaten by itself or with some warm bread.

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