There’s just something magical about Persian cuisine. When you think about the food of Iran, classics like tahdig—that deep, golden brown crust that forms on the bottom of the traditional steamed rice—immediately come to mind. Classic Persian recipes often call on bold ingredients: aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron, floral rose water, and tangy pomegranate molasses. It’s no secret that Persian food is packed with big flavors, but thanks to the region’s abundant use of fresh herbs, it has a way of feeling both comforting and fresh.
Whether cooking a feast to celebrate Nowruz (the Persian New Year) or you’ve simply arrived here looking to expand your dinner horizons, these Persian recipes deliver incredible flavor and satisfaction.
Bobbi Lin
Roasted Black Bass With Orange-Flower Water
Feel free to use any flaky white fish you like (such as branzino, red snapper, or trout) in this celebration-worthy Persian recipe. The fish is butterflied, stuffed with a spicy, garlicky herb mixture, and brushed with saffron-infused orange-flower water before being roasted. When eaten during Nowruz, the fish represents life, and when served alongside Persian rice, it is believed to bring good luck.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by D’mytrek Brown
Kateh Gojeh Farangi
This buttery cinnamon-spiced rice dish is total comfort food thanks to the jammy tomatoes and warm spices. Serve bowls with a spoonful of plain whole-milk yogurt for a cool, creamy contrast.
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