If you’re not Persian and you like food, chances are that you’ve at least heard of chelow kabob. And maybe you’ve even tried it (yeah! yeah!). It is most definitely, and not so modestly, the national dish of Iran. One taste and you realize why there’s no room for modesty there. Guys, this is no…
Chicken and Rice (Morgh Polo)
My friends…. This here isn’t your ordinary chicken and rice. And I realize that I’m one lucky duck because I was raised on this lovely stuff. I won’t do the other stuff. Won’t do it. Let’s talk about this. Chicken and rice— so underestimated and so underappreciated. Two beautifully simple ingredients like these should honestly…
Beef and Green Bean Rice (Loobia Polo)
Don’t be fooled by the English translation of this dish. It does it zero justice. Doesn’t it sound boring? Yeah. And pretty lame? Uh, yeah. Loobia polo, as we say in Farsi, is a modest dish. But believe me, it’s anything but modest in flavor. In fact, it’s supercalafajalistickespeealadojus! Mary Poppins probably thought that up after…
Rice Cooked in Milk with Raisins (Suti Polo)
The other night I really just wanted something super simple and comforting for dinner. It was a no-fuss kind of night for me. So I called up my mom and asked her how she used to make suti polo, or rice cooked in milk with raisins (and traditionally, dates as well). It’s one of those…
Herbed Rice with Salmon (Sabzi Polo baa Maahi)
Although this dish is prepared all throughout the year in my home, traditionally sabzi polo baa maahi is prepared on the Persian New Year, which occurs with the start of Spring. It’s full of delicious green herbs and garlic, making the rice so fragrant and fresh. You can eat this rice with practically any protein you…
