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Tahdig – Persian crispy rice – ته دیگ

April 29, 2021May 24, 2020

Getting tahdig from kitchen to dining table is difficult with the sudden appearance of eager helpers who want a taste. In this article, find out what tahdig (ته دیگ) is and how to cook it with potatoes or bread.

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Mirza Ghasemi | Smoked Aubergine Dip | میرزا قاسمی

October 9, 2022January 4, 2021

Similar to baba ganoush, this garlicky smoked aubergine mezze dip is delicious on bread, hot or cold. Read on for my vegan Mirza Ghasemi origins story and simple recipe.

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Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022

Khoresht e Bamieh is a South Iranian okra stew with a spiced tomato sauce served on rice.  History of Khoresht e Bamieh ‘Bamieh’  or ‘بامیه’ is the Farsi word for Okra. Similarly, it is known as ‘bamia’ or ‘bamya’ across the Middle East. Nowadays, Okra is grown in warm countries around the globe but okra …

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      • Bowl of bright rhubarb stew
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      • Tiny kitten in Izmir, Turkey
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The food was bursting with flavour, colour and sauce 🤩
We had the Korean burger, original, and Thai chips. All vegan 💚
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