What are barberries? Barberries are small, ruby-red dried berries with a bright, tangy taste. In Persian, they are known as zereshk. First, cooks rinse the tiny berries. Then they sauté them briefly to soften. As a result, barberries add a […]
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What is saffron? Saffron is a prized red spice, made from the dried threads of a small purple crocus flower. First, workers hand-pick each delicate thread. Then the threads are dried with care. As a result, it carries a golden […]
What is joojeh kebab? It is a Persian grilled chicken kebab, marinated in saffron. First, cooks marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon and grated onion. Then they add golden saffron for colour and aroma. Next, they grill it over charcoal until […]
What is barg kebab? Barg kebab is a classic Persian kebab of thin, tender fillet, marinated and grilled over charcoal. In Persian, “barg” means leaf, a nod to the thin, leaf-like slices of meat. First, cooks marinate the fillet in onion, […]
What is koobideh kebab? Koobideh kebab is Iran’s favourite kebab — a juicy skewer of seasoned minced meat, grilled over charcoal. First, cooks mix the meat with grated onion and simple spices. Then they press it by hand onto wide, flat […]