Louisa Shafia
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RecipePersian Saffron Rice
Three kinds of rice come from one pot: light, fluffy, buttery white rice; rice flavored with saffron; and a crunchy fried rice cake (called tahdig). For best results, use a…
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RecipeJeweled Brown Basmati Rice and Quinoa (Morassa Polo)
This dish gets its name from the gemlike red barberries and green pistachios that sparkle on its surface. It's a regal dish that's typically reserved for special occasions. Although there…
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RecipeDate-and-Walnut-Filled Cookies (Koloocheh)
These butter cookies are unmistakably Middle Eastern; Persian Jews make them at Purim, while Arabic Christians eat a similar cookie at Easter, as do Muslims during various Eid celebrations. The…
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RecipeLamb Kebabs in Pomegranate-Walnut Marinade (Kebab-e Torsh)
This sweet-and-sour kebab is from Gilan Province in northern Iran, where people like their food extra tart. Before grilling, brush off the extra marinade, because it can burn and leave…
