Posts Tagged: Iranian dishes
THANK YOU, OH PATRON SAINT OF ROTISSERIE CHICKENS
More so than mothers and husbands, friends or family- oh, way more. In fact, right up there, in the top league of Things Which Make Life Possible For Working Mothers. On par with good nannies, reliable babysitters, computer games and
THANK YOU, OH PATRON SAINT OF ROTISSERIE CHICKENS
More so than mothers and husbands, friends or family- oh, way more. In fact, right up there, in the top league of Things Which Make Life Possible For Working Mothers. On par with good nannies, reliable babysitters, computer games and
TEHRAN STREET FOODS
Now ’tis the season of wonderful street foods in Tehran. Living in a country where there are practically no hygienic standards are imposed on food services has its upsides- a variety of crazy cheap street snacks served hot by street
TEHRAN STREET FOODS
Now ’tis the season of wonderful street foods in Tehran. Living in a country where there are practically no hygienic standards are imposed on food services has its upsides- a variety of crazy cheap street snacks served hot by street
PRAWN AND RICE DISH FROM HEAVEN
From Shiraz, actually. Those Shirazis sure know how to have a good time, right? I’ll spare you the nostalgia blah blah about how my mum used to make this dish with prawns my dad brought from Bandar Abbas, and jump
PRAWN AND RICE DISH FROM HEAVEN
From Shiraz, actually. Those Shirazis sure know how to have a good time, right? I’ll spare you the nostalgia blah blah about how my mum used to make this dish with prawns my dad brought from Bandar Abbas, and jump
BEWARE OF THE HAKE
I know. Sometimes, you feel you are sick of “zereshk polo ba morgh” (chicken and berry rice), khoresh ghormeh sabzi (the divine green herb stew which does not translate), or just plain fried fish and potatoes. You crave something new,
BEWARE OF THE HAKE
I know. Sometimes, you feel you are sick of “zereshk polo ba morgh” (chicken and berry rice), khoresh ghormeh sabzi (the divine green herb stew which does not translate), or just plain fried fish and potatoes. You crave something new,
DIPS
Salad is always the best part of the meal for me. I can never get enough of fresh lettuce and sliced onions soaked in vinegar and olive oil. Last night, savouring a guacamole whipped up in an attempt to save
DIPS
Salad is always the best part of the meal for me. I can never get enough of fresh lettuce and sliced onions soaked in vinegar and olive oil. Last night, savouring a guacamole whipped up in an attempt to save
A HORRIBLE IRANIAN DISH: MEAT-JUICE
Yuk yuk. Even writing its stupid name makes me want to vomit. However, before I reach for my (metaphorical) bucket, let me note that it only seems fair, after going on about our wonderful khoreshes, our diverse and friendly kukus,
A HORRIBLE IRANIAN DISH: MEAT-JUICE
Yuk yuk. Even writing its stupid name makes me want to vomit. However, before I reach for my (metaphorical) bucket, let me note that it only seems fair, after going on about our wonderful khoreshes, our diverse and friendly kukus,
HAPPY ENDING ON SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday morning, 10:30 am. The meat (beef stewing cubes, $4:87 from Superstore) and soaked pinto beans are boiling merrily. I have chopped the onions and they are sizzling in a frying pan. Time to add the dried herbs -ghormeh sabzi
HAPPY ENDING ON SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday morning, 10:30 am. The meat (beef stewing cubes, $4:87 from Superstore) and soaked pinto beans are boiling merrily. I have chopped the onions and they are sizzling in a frying pan. Time to add the dried herbs -ghormeh sabzi
MEMORY POTATO SALAD
I’m supposed to be writing, or at least starting to write an essay about the socio-philosophical foundation of refugee aid, but it can wait. Most Iranians have fond childhood momeries of the ubiquitious “Olivier” potato salad, as it is a
MEMORY POTATO SALAD
I’m supposed to be writing, or at least starting to write an essay about the socio-philosophical foundation of refugee aid, but it can wait. Most Iranians have fond childhood momeries of the ubiquitious “Olivier” potato salad, as it is a
SATURDAYS, I’M IN LOVE
7:20 am. Eyes beginning to unglue. Golden boy coughed nonstop last night. Birthday party tonight. shall I go? Shall I take the princess or her father? last time I went out at night without her, she vomited. Need to get
SATURDAYS, I’M IN LOVE
7:20 am. Eyes beginning to unglue. Golden boy coughed nonstop last night. Birthday party tonight. shall I go? Shall I take the princess or her father? last time I went out at night without her, she vomited. Need to get
EGGPLANT DISH FROM THE CASPIAN
Despite my rant against immigrants who cling on to making dishes from home, I have made this particular dish known as Mirzaghasemi several times during this summer, and look forward to making it several more. Not only is it one
EGGPLANT DISH FROM THE CASPIAN
Despite my rant against immigrants who cling on to making dishes from home, I have made this particular dish known as Mirzaghasemi several times during this summer, and look forward to making it several more. Not only is it one
