Traditional Iranian Foods

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About Traditional Iranian Cuisine

Iranian cuisine has a history of several thousand years and reflects the country’s climatic and cultural diversity. From nomadic tribes to urban centers, traditional dishes vary widely across regions. Many dishes are shared across communities, but each city or ethnic group has its own unique flavors and methods.

Cooking Tours & Culinary Experiences

Shidrokh Travel offers specialized cooking tours including:

• Hands-on cooking classes with local chefs
• Market visits to select fresh ingredients
• Learning about local food culture and customs
• Dining experiences in authentic settings

Famous Traditional Iranian Dishes

Fesenjan

Fesenjan is an ancient and popular stew served at festivals and religious occasions such as Ramadan and Muharram. Main ingredients: meat (duck, chicken, lamb, or veal), walnuts, and pomegranate juice. Pomegranate symbolizes birth, life, and fertility and is widely used in Iranian dishes.

Dizi (Abgoosht)

Dizi is a traditional Iranian stew dating back around 4000 years. Ingredients include meat, meat fat, chickpeas, and beans, cooked with spices like fenugreek, tarragon, and thyme. Traditionally served in stone crocks, diners mash the ingredients themselves (“Goosht Koob”) and enjoy with fresh bread and herbs.

Qorme Sabzi

A popular herb stew served with steamed rice (Chelou). Main ingredients: meat, fresh herbs (celery leaves, parsley, spinach, dill), kidney beans, lemon juice, and dried lime.

Kalam Polou

Traditional Shirazi dish made with rice, cabbage, and meatballs. Ingredients are added separately to cooked rice, covered with a towel, and steamed gently for about an hour.

Kebab

Kebab is one of the most famous Iranian dishes, with various types including:

• Kebab-e Koobideh: ground meat mixed with onions, saffron, and spices, grilled on charcoal skewers
• Kebab Bakhtiyari: alternating pieces of marinated meat and chicken
• Jujeh (Chicken) Kebab: chicken marinated in lemon, onion, and saffron
• Kebab Barg & Soltani: premium meat strips marinated overnight and grilled slowly
• Kebab-e Torsh (Sour): from Gilan province, marinated with pomegranate or sour orange sauce and walnuts
• Other regional kebabs: Caucasian, Bonab, Shishlik, and more

Culinary Experience with Shidrokh Travel

With Shidrokh Travel, you do not just eat food — you immerse yourself in Iran’s culinary culture, history, and art. From local market tours and selecting fresh ingredients to hands-on cooking with master chefs, our cooking tours create unforgettable experiences that connect travelers with Iran’s authentic food heritage.

Contact & Booking

To book cooking tours or experience traditional Iranian foods, get in touch with us:

•  💬 WhatsApp +98 917 000 60138 💬 WhatsApp +98 917 425 9074

  Email:
  Shidrokhtravel@gmail.com

  Instagram:
  @tripiran.shidrokh

  Website:
  www.shidrokh-travel.ir

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