Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Company, Inc.,
[2016]
1 online resource :
color illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Getting situated -- A map of greater Persia -- Cuisines without borders -- A little geography -- Flavors and condiments -- Salads and vegetables -- Soups -- Stuffed vegetables and dumplings -- Fish -- Grilled meat and poultry -- Stovetop meat and poultry -- Rice -- Flatbread heartland -- Grains and beans -- A taste for sweet -- A wealth of fruit -- A closer look.
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"Though the countries in the Persian culinary region are home to diverse religions, cultures, languages, and politics, they are linked by beguiling food traditions and a love for the fresh and the tart. Color and spark come from ripe red pomegranates, golden saffron threads, and the fresh herbs served at every meal. Grilled kebabs, barbari breads, pilafs, and brightly colored condiments are everyday fare, as are rich soup-stews called ash and alluring sweets like rose water pudding and date-nut halvah. Our ambassador to this tasty world is the incomparable Naomi Duguid, who, for more than 20 years, has been bringing us exceptional recipes and mesmerizing tales from regions seemingly beyond our reach"--Amazon.com.