3 Persian SoupsIn Episode #12, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore 3 iconic Persian soups - Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle and Bean Soup, Ab Ghosht | Persian Meat Stew, and Soup eh Jo | Creamy Persian Barley Soup Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle and Bean Soup What is it? Translation: ash means soup in Farsi; reshteh means noodles in Farsi - a nutritious, filling, vegetarian, cleansing soup Main ingredients: beans, herbs, and flat noodles Break down of Main ingredients Beans - a combination of any of the following: garbanzo beans/chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, white beans, black-eyed peas - cook from dry form or use canned, rinsed beans Noodles - a flat noodle (reshteh, Persian noodles can be found in middle eastern/Persian markets or ordered online); linguine noodles or fettuccine noodles are comparable Herbs - fresh is best however dried is an option - a combination of any of the following: cilantro/coriander, parsley, dill Spinach - fresh is best, however frozen is a good substitute Spices - spices vary region to region and family to family. Traditionally made with essences of onion, garlic, turmeric, and salt. Beata adds a little cinnamon to her ash Preparation steps Fry onions and garlic with spices Add herbs for a quick wilt Add broth or water and cooked beans Add noodles and spinach last Recipe variations - adding beets and/or leeks Toppings and Mix-ins Kashk - a thick, strained yogurt that tastes salty and sour Plain yogurt Modern variations - adding ranch dressing; adding balsamic vinegar Special topping - fried, sliced onions sauteed with garlic, turmeric, and dried mint - modern twist, use freeze-dried, packed fried onions Ask the Beats! Today’s question is from Instagram, “Little Persian Learning” “Is it traditional that the meat is well-done in Persian food?” Yes - traditionally the meat in Persian stews is simmered for hours stove-top and often in a pressure cooker. The result is tender, well-done meat. Kabab meat is also typically well done, charbroiled while keeping juiciness - fattier meats are used or fats/oils are added as marinades to retain tenderness. Note: poultry cook times should be adjusted (less time for fish and chicken substitutes in recipes). Recipe links from this episode: Ash Reshteh: Bita’s Ash Reshteh: Aash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup Beata’s recipe: Asheh Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup Ab goosht variation: Bita’s Vegan Instant Pot Moroccan Stew recipe Soup eh Joe: Bita’s recipe: Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup | Soup eh Joe Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
# Persian SoupsTraditional soups made in Persian cuisine, highlighting distinct flavors and ingredients.
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