FigsIn Episode #48, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore figs in Persian food culture. Figs are enjoyed in fresh, dried, and cooked form. Both Beats love fresh figs best however appreciate them in all forms. Fresh figs Teardrop shaped Tiny seeds inside Soft and fleshy Thin skin or peel which can be easily be consumed Dried figs Persian dried figs Small, round, and cute; a bit tough or hard - often mixed into Persian trailmix | Ajeel Turkish dried figs Flat, round, larger than Persian figs Great for a quick snack and an energy boost Cooked figs - Jams Process for cooking fig jam Prick the figs with toothpick Cover with sugar Cook down Add Persian spices and essence (cardamom and rose water) Methods of enjoying Persian fig jam Breakfast with bread and tea On a cheese board as a sweet spread Ask the Beats! Katie in San Francisco asks, “What is your go-to meal when you have a last minute guest?” Bita often grills something, steams rice, and prepares a fresh salad. A bowl of yogurt or a yogurt dip completes the meal Beata likes to make Persian rice with lentils, Adas Polo or a dish with eggs Resources and recipes from this episode: All Modern Persian Food episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes Beata’s recipe for Persian Fig Jam – Morabah Anjeer Beata’s recipe for Khormah Maloos | Persian Dates and Eggs Beata’s recipe for: Persian Salads: Maast-o-Khiar with Shallot and Salad Shirazi Bita’s recipe for Mediterranean Mezze Board (cheese platter) Bita’s recipe for Ajeel | Persian Trail Mix Bita’s recipe for Fig Oatmeal Cookies Bita’s recipe for Lentil and Date Rice | Adas Polo Bita’s recipe for Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip | Mast o Khiar Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
# Cooked FigsFigs that are prepared in cooking, often transformed into jams or other dishes.