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June 23, 2021 · 1 Comment

Episode 38: Lavashak

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In Episode #38, co-hosts Beata and Bita talk about a single ingredient Persian snack called lavashak.  Lavashak is Farsi for fruit leather (or fruit roll-ups) and is traditionally made from scratch. It is also available from Middle Eastern/international markets or from visitors bringing it over from Iran.

Most common single ingredient lavashak (fruit leather) flavors:

  • Plum (or sour green plum, in Farsi gojeh sabz)
  • Cherry or sour cherry
  • Apricot
  • Any stone fruit
  • Variations include tangerine, blueberry, and fruit combos

How to make traditional lavashak from scratch or home made:

  • Use any stone fruit
  • Add to a pot and cook down until soft and mushy
  • Strain off the pits and the skin of the fruit
  • Spread the cooked and strained pulp of the fruit in either sheet pans or plates
  • Sun dry
  • Carefully peel off the tray or plate using a knife to lift up the edges
  • Lay onto parchment paper or plastic wrap to either cut into strips or to roll up

Modern forms and methods:

  • In candy shape and size 
  • Dried in a dehydrator
  • Dissolved into stews or on top of meats as a sort of fruit bouillon!

Ways to enjoy lavashak

  • Plain
  • With salt

Ask the Beats!

Bita and Beata are ready to field any questions and to explore special topics of interest to you.  Simply email them at hello@modernpersianfood.com or message them through Instagram @modernpersianfood

Resources and recipes from this episode:

All Modern Persian Food episodes can be found at: https://modernpersianfood.com/episodes/

Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: https://beatseats.com

Co-host Bita Arabian blog: https://ovenhug.com

Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

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