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Abgoosht (Dizi)

Cultural Context

Abgoosht, also known as Dizi, hails from Iran and is a traditional Persian stew that has nourished families for generations. This hearty dish is a symbol of communal dining, often enjoyed with friends and family, where diners mash the ingredients together for a rich, flavorful experience. Today, Abgoosht is cherished both in Iran and among Persian communities worldwide, with variations reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

PersianIRmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup soaked chickpeas
1 lb sheep neck
1 lb lamb meat
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup cream
2 pieces Barbari bread
2 cups Persian tea
2 cups grated tomato
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 fresh chicken eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 lb sheep fat
2 fried eggs
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 lb sausage
2 medium potatoes
1/2 cup fried tomato paste
2 cups Iranian rice
1 tablespoon brewed saffron
2 cups chicken stew
1/4 cup barberry
2 cups Gheyme stew
1/2 cup fried potato
2 cups Ghormesabzi stew

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

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken offers a leaner option, while beef is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be cooked faster, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs maintain flavor while being more shelf-stable.

lavash bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain pita adds nutrition, while white bread is often less expensive.

1

Add soaked chickpeas to the pot.

2

Add sheep neck and lamb meat.

3

Incorporate honey and cream into the mixture.

4

Serve with Barbari bread and Persian tea.

5

Add grated tomato and tomato paste.

6

Include fresh chicken eggs and butter.

7

Add sheep fat and fry an egg.

8

Chop and add onion, turmeric, and salt.

9

Prepare sausage and eggs for breakfast.

10

Add potato and fried tomato paste to the dish.

11

Serve Iranian rice with brewed saffron.

12

Prepare chicken stew with rice and barberry.

13

Serve Gheyme stew with fried potato and rice.

14

Serve Ghormesabzi stew.

15

Enjoy the dish Dizzi or Abgosht.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringbrowningmashing

Equipment Needed

large potpotato mashercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freepescatarian

Also Known As

DiziAbgoosht

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