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Mother’s Day in Rural Iran | Traditional Breakfast ,Homemade Bread & Village family Feast 🎂

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Shami

Cultural Context

Shami, a beloved dish in Persian cuisine, is thought to have origins dating back centuries, often enjoyed during festive occasions. Traditionally made with ground meat and chickpeas, it reflects the resourcefulness of Persian cooks who transformed simple ingredients into flavorful meals. Today, Shami is popular not only in Iran but also in various Middle Eastern countries, with regional adaptations making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

PersianIRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups wheat flour
1 cup bran
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup local butter
1 cup whey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are lower in calories and split peas are usually cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: seasoning blends

Herbs provide flavor with fewer calories, while seasoning blends can be cost-effective.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier binding agent, and aquafaba is a vegan substitute.

1

Nila prepares food for the chickens using a mixture of bran and flour.

2

Sara cleans the cows and collects fresh milk from the cow.

3

Bashir decides to make cheese for breakfast.

4

Sara prepares the fire for cooking.

5

Sara strains the milk to make cheese by boiling it first.

6

Add vinegar to the boiled milk.

7

Add salt to the mixture.

8

Place the mixture in a cloth and strain it through a sieve.

9

Let the cheese set.

10

Negin prepares breakfast by melting local butter to make crescent-shaped bread.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingblendingformingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egg

Also Known As

Shami KebabShami Kabab

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