Author: Judy Schwartz Haley

Persian Recipe: Lamb Kababs

* 1 lb lean lamb, cut into 2" cubes* 10 cherry tomatoesMarinade1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/4 tsp ground saffron threads dissolved in 2 Tbsp hot water4 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsp black pepper1 large onion, sliced 2 tsp saltBaste1/4 tsp ground saffron threads dissolved in 2 Tbsp hot waterjuice of 1 lime1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 [...]

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Persian Recipe: Dill & Fava Polow

3 Cups basmati rice2 lbs fresh favas, shelled and skinned2 Tbsp plain yogurt1 tsp saffron threads, ground and dissolved in 4 Tbsp hot water5 1/2 Cups coarsly chopped fresh dill5 cloves garlic, minced3 tbsp kosher salt1/2 tsp tumeric12 Tbsp ghee1/2 cup leeks, chopped1/2 cup cilantro, chopped2 tsp cinnamonToss the herbs together with the cinnamon and [...]

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Persian Recipe: Basmati Rice

Yes. A recipe for making rice. It sounds easy, but many people have difficulty getting it to come out right if they are making anything other than that icky instant stuff.  The instructions include washing the rice, and that can't be emphasized enough. Basmati rice has a wonderful delicate scent: washing the rice releases that [...]

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Persian Recipe: Pistachio Soup

I cup unsalted, blanched pistachios1 shallot, chopped1 clove garlic, minced6 cups chicken stockKosher sald and pepper to taste1/4 cup whole pistachios, blanched for garnish1 Tbsp olive oil2 leeks, chopped2 Tbsp rice flour2 Tbsp lime juice1/4 cup orange juiceGrind the pistachios in a food processor until fine.Saute aromatics: In a heavy pot, heat the oil over [...]

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Persian Recipe: Stuffed Peppers

Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers 1/2 ” from the stems and set tops aside. Remove the seeds and ribs. Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the peppers and tops for about 5 minutes. Drain and shock the peppers in ice water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

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