National Dish Recipes: Every National Dish Recipe

Iran

National Dish Iran: Dolmeh (Recipe)

Discover Dolmeh, a treasured jewel of Persian cooking. These delicate stuffed vine leaves wrap a fragrant filling of rice, fresh …

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Meet Dizi, a rustic Persian classic that has warmed Iranian tables for generations. This hearty stew of tender lamb, lentils and …

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Meet Chelo Kebab, the proud national dish of Iran and a true cornerstone of the Persian table. It brings together fragrant, fluffy …

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Chelo Kabab is grilled meat with saffron rice, and the rice is at least half the dish. Persian rice is parboiled, drained and …

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Chagaleh Badoom is an unripe almond eaten whole — fuzzy green shell and all — dipped in salt. The season lasts a few weeks in …

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Biryani Esfahan confounds every expectation the name creates: there is no rice in it at all. This Isfahani speciality is finely …

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Discover Beryan Esfahani, a soul-warming speciality from the historic city of Isfahan in central Iran. Tender, richly spiced lamb …

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Meet Bastani Sonnati, Iran’s celebrated saffron ice cream and one of the great pleasures of Persian cooking. Perfumed with …

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Meet Baqlava Yazdi, a jewel of Persian confectionery from the desert city of Yazd. Delicate sheets of pastry are layered with …

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Discover Bamieh, a wonderfully fragrant vegetable stew from Iran. Tender okra pods are simmered in a rich tomato sauce spiced with …

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Treat yourself to Baghlava, one of Iran’s most beloved sweets. This delicate pastry layers wafer-thin sheets of dough with a …

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Meet Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh, one of the true showpieces of the Persian table. This celebratory dish layers fragrant dill rice …