These Persian rice cookies, or naan e berenji, are one of many Persian cookies traditionally made for Nowruz, the Persian New Year that falls on the Spring Equinox. Previously published 2015. Republished with updated content Feb 2023. Persian Rice Cookies…
What is Persian Tea? Persian tea is really just black tea, sweetened or unsweetened and perhaps lightly flavoured in different ways. Disregarding the flavourings, Persian tea is just like regular black tea served in many other cultures. However, what makes…
Kashke Bademjan is going to be your new favourite appetiser, it makes a great side dish or part of your mezze or tapa spread. What is Kashke Bademjan? Kashke Bademjan is a Persian dip of mashed eggplants that bears a…
This sardine ball tagine is a very traditional and popular Moroccan dish especially all along the coast. Don’t like sardine? Make it with any fish you fancy! Sardines in Morocco Did you know that Morocco is the world’s largest exporter…
Zereshk Polo Morgh is a simple, yet classic Persian (Iranian) rice flavoured with barberries and served with a chicken stew (khoresh). What’s in a Name? The dish is made up of 2 parts: the aromatic and slightly tart rice and…
Ashta is basically the Middle Eastern clotted cream, and it tastes like mascarpone, only flavoured however you want to. What is Ashta? Ashta is a much loved Middle Eastern cream, resembling clotted cream in texture and is used as both…