Shohreh Aghdashloo cooks up her favourite traditional Persian meals | The Social

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Cut beef into small pieces

Fry onions in a pan until golden

Add turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the onions

Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste

Simmer the mixture

Top the stew with french fries before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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