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Ultimate PERSIAN FOOD TOUR at Two of The Best Iranian Restaurants in Bahrain

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Persian Cuisine

Cultural Context

Persian cuisine, with its roots in ancient Persia, is a vibrant tapestry of flavors and traditions. It emphasizes fresh ingredients, aromatic spices, and a balance of tastes, often featuring rice as a staple. Meals are typically communal, reflecting the culture's hospitality and family values. Today, Persian dishes are celebrated worldwide, with variations adapted to local ingredients and tastes, making it a beloved cuisine across many cultures.

PersianIRmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lamb
1 lb chicken
1 cup red beans
2 cups mixed vegetables
2 dried lemons
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup split peas
1 teaspoon saffron
3 cups rice
1 cup yogurt
4 cloves garlic
1 large onion
1 cup pomegranate
1 cup cucumbers
1 cup olives
1/2 cup mint
2 medium carrots
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup cheese

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

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits offer better nutrition and taste.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein.

1

Visit Bano restaurant in Bahrain for Persian food.

2

Meet chef Anna in the kitchen who prepares various Persian dishes.

3

Taste the Persian Ash with carrot, fried onion, and mint on top.

4

Try the corma sazi, a famous Persian stew with red beans, vegetables, dried lemon, and lamb.

5

Enjoy the chicken kebab and shish kebab, served with rice.

6

Sample the starters including kashk with walnuts, garlic, and egg.

7

Mix smoked onions with yogurt for a special dish.

8

Taste salad shirazi made with cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, and pomegranate.

9

Enjoy the kebabs with saffron rice, and add sumac for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraisingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potsaucepanstrainerknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Iranian CuisinePersian Food

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