Torshi-e Makhloot - Persian Mixed Pickles
Pickles are an essential part of Persian cuisine. You can find many different kinds of pickles on every Persian dinner table. Traditionally torshi is prepared in autumn to preserve the harvest and enjoy it during the colder months. However, you can prepare this great side or appetizer all year round! One of the most popular ones is the Mixed Pickle, Torshi-e Makhloot. As the name suggests, it contains different vegetables and herbs.
Salad Olvieh – The Best Potato Egg Salad
Salad Olvieh doesn’t have the typical Persian flavours and that’s because it originally comes from Russia. It has made its way into the Iranian kitchens a long time ago and I can honestly say, I never went to an Iranian party where they didn’t serve Salad Olvieh. It has become one of the most popular Persian party foods!
There are a few tricks you need to keep in mind to make the PERFECT Olvieh and you will learn them in this post.
Salad Shirazi – Shirazi Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad
Salad Shirazi, as the same suggests, comes from Shiraz and it’s the most popular salad in Iran. It consists of finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions, dressed with verjuice (or lemon juice as as alternative) and seasoned with dried mint and salt.