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Persia..Persia..
Reborn And PresentedReborn And Presented
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IntroductionWomen have had a great influence in the history of cooking in Iran. TheWomen have had a great influence in the history of cooking in Iran. Thebest chiefs were women. From the palaces of Persian kings to the averagebest chiefs were women. From the palaces of Persian kings to the average
housewife, women have had fabulous skills in the preparation of food.housewife, women have had fabulous skills in the preparation of food.
No accurate record of classical Persian cooking is available but we hear thatNo accurate record of classical Persian cooking is available but we hear that
vast banquets occurred at Persepolis. It is clear that the ancient Persiansvast banquets occurred at Persepolis. It is clear that the ancient Persians
cherished food. .cherished food. .
Throughout the history, the art of Persian cooking expanded to all theThroughout the history, the art of Persian cooking expanded to all the
Middle Eastern countries.Middle Eastern countries.
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Persia is in the South Western Asia.Persia is in the South Western Asia.
Its bordered byIts bordered by
Iraq,Turkey,Armenia,The CaspianIraq,Turkey,Armenia,The Caspian
Sea,Turkmenistan,Afghanistan,Sea,Turkmenistan,Afghanistan,
Pakistan, The Gulf Of Oman,ThePakistan, The Gulf Of Oman,The
Persian Gulf.Persian Gulf.
Tehran is the capital city.Tehran is the capital city.
Much of the Iran is desert; the mainMuch of the Iran is desert; the main
deserts are the Dashtdeserts are the Dasht--ii--Lut and theLut and the
DashtDasht--ii--Kavir.Kavir.
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The ClimateThe large part of Persia is desert. The country has few lakes,and theThe large part of Persia is desert. The country has few lakes,and the
main navigable lake is lake Karun.main navigable lake is lake Karun.
Only 7% of land is forest and woodland,tree includeOnly 7% of land is forest and woodland,tree include
maple,oak,walnut,plane and poplar.maple,oak,walnut,plane and poplar.
The Golestan Forest National Park of U.N.E.S.C.O was the first nationalThe Golestan Forest National Park of U.N.E.S.C.O was the first national
reserve of Persia.reserve of Persia.
Kavir national park is a desert region park.Kavir national park is a desert region park.
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Persian Architecture
Persian ancient architecture is well known for its use of domes,arches andPersian ancient architecture is well known for its use of domes,arches and
beautiful decoration.beautiful decoration.
TakhtTakht--ee--Suleyman,a principal Zoroastrian sanctuary in northSuleyman,a principal Zoroastrian sanctuary in north--westernwestern
Persia became a world heritage in 2003. This building was an importantPersia became a world heritage in 2003. This building was an important
influence on its architecture.influence on its architecture.
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Persian Gardens
The Persian garden was designed as aThe Persian garden was designed as areflection of paradise on earth.reflection of paradise on earth.
The word garden its self comes fromThe word garden its self comes fromPersian roots.Persian roots.
The special place of the garden in thereThe special place of the garden in thereheart can be seen in there paintingheart can be seen in there painting
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Tradition and
Culture of PersiaHistorically, the Iranians of today, and Tajikestan, Uzbekistan,Historically, the Iranians of today, and Tajikestan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan come from theTurkmenistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan come from the
same or similar roots, and are related as part of the larger group of peoplessame or similar roots, and are related as part of the larger group of peoplesof Greater Iran.of Greater Iran.
In particular, Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikestan have been able to almostIn particular, Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikestan have been able to almost
fully retainfully retain their Persian identity, while the other above mentioned entitiestheir Persian identity, while the other above mentioned entities
still exhibit considerable traces of their Iranian past.still exhibit considerable traces of their Iranian past.
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Persian customs
Gracious hospitality is part of the character of the Iranian people, andGracious hospitality is part of the character of the Iranian people, and
a characteristic as old as history itself.a characteristic as old as history itself.
The guest is considered as a gift from God, so the best food, the mostThe guest is considered as a gift from God, so the best food, the most
comfortable seat or chair is saved for the guest.comfortable seat or chair is saved for the guest.
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Persian caviarPersian caviarCaviar harvested and fished fromCaviar harvested and fished from
sturgeon species off the coast of Iran insturgeon species off the coast of Iran inthe Caspian Sea.the Caspian Sea.
Iranian sturgeon species are typically:Iranian sturgeon species are typically:
Beluga, Osetra, Asetra and Sevruga.Beluga, Osetra, Asetra and Sevruga.
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The kebab is an Iranian favorite.The kebab is an Iranian favorite.
MilkMilk--based desserts, pastries and sweets are popular. Dates, apples,based desserts, pastries and sweets are popular. Dates, apples,
cherries, peaches and citrus fruits are among fruits grown in Iran.cherries, peaches and citrus fruits are among fruits grown in Iran.
Tea is drunk without milk and a yoghurt drink is served with meals.Tea is drunk without milk and a yoghurt drink is served with meals.
Iranians drink nonIranians drink non--alcoholic beer because alcohol is forbiddenalcoholic beer because alcohol is forbidden..
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ContIranians refined the taste and flavor of food and how it is presented.Iranians refined the taste and flavor of food and how it is presented.
Iranians cook based on what is in season so the food is as fresh and as bestIranians cook based on what is in season so the food is as fresh and as best
quality as it can be.quality as it can be.
Iran was first to use many common herbs such as basil, mint, cumin,Iran was first to use many common herbs such as basil, mint, cumin,cloves, and coriander.cloves, and coriander.
The goat's ability to subsist in sparse vegetation made it ideal forThe goat's ability to subsist in sparse vegetation made it ideal for
domestication by nomads.domestication by nomads.
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Persian Menu
Appetizer :
H
aleem
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Main course (rice) :
1. Adaas polo
(Latin rice):
2. Baghali polo
(Leema bean rice)
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3. Haveeg polo
(Carrot rice) :
4. Sabzi polo(vegetable rice)
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5. Tah-cheen (Potbottom crust with
chicken) :
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2. Khoresh bameih (Okrastew) :
3.Khoresht ghormeh sabzi
(green vegetable stew)
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4. Abgousht :4. Abgousht :
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Suffle :
Koo koo sabzi
(vegitable suflle) :
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Sea food :Sea food :
Mahi sefeed
(white fish) ;
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Grilled meat :Grilled meat :
Kabab kubideh (grilledKabab kubideh (grilled
ground meat) :ground meat) :
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Dessert :
1. Rangeenak :
2. Halva
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Have a feast with some mouth
watering Persian dishesFereni Kebab-burg
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Beef stew Abgousht
Beryani
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Maast-o-khiar
Mirza-ghasemi
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Persian tomato and cucumber
salad
Persian eggs poached in
tomato saus
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Beef and bean Khoresh (a
Persian beef stew).
Luleh kebabs- Persianground lamp kebabs
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Time for some sweet temptations
Naan berenji
Naan nokhodchi
Baamieh
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Some Persian coolers
Persian Pomtini (a light
And delicious martini)
Persian
pomegranate cooler
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Persian tea
Persians are teaPersians are tea--lovers. Tea is served in these small glasses calledlovers. Tea is served in these small glasses called
"Estekaan" and matching saucers."Estekaan" and matching saucers.
There are nearly countless numbers of traditional teahouses (There are nearly countless numbers of traditional teahouses (chaichai
khanehkhaneh) throughout Persia.) throughout Persia.
However, there are certain traits which are common to all teahouses,However, there are certain traits which are common to all teahouses,
especially the most visible aspects, strongespecially the most visible aspects, strong chaichai(tea).(tea).
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Alcoholic BeveragesWine has been a major part of PersianWine has been a major part of Persian
culture since ancient times.culture since ancient times.
The major wineThe major wine--producing centers ofproducing centers of
Persia are Qazvin, Orumiyeh, Shiraz.Persia are Qazvin, Orumiyeh, Shiraz.
The Armenian producers of Orumiyeh andThe Armenian producers of Orumiyeh and
Isfahan are, in particular, renowned forIsfahan are, in particular, renowned fortheir sweet, sparkling red wines.their sweet, sparkling red wines.
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