Traditional Persian Butter Making in a Nomadic Way

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

rosewater

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: water infused with rose petals

Orange blossom water is a fragrant substitute.

ground pistachios

🥗Healthier: chopped almonds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Almonds and walnuts are more affordable nut options.

Churn the cream using a handmade churn crafted from goat or sheepskin to make butter.

Transform the whey into kashk.

Use kashk in a local dish called borg.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens