In Episode #54, co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about squash, called “kadoo/kadu” in Farsi and its uses in Persian food and beyond.
Kadoo/kadu is the word in Farsi for squash. The most prevalent type of squash in Persian cuisine is probably zucchini. Zucchini is great because it can easily be ...
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Episode 52: The Sours in Persian Cuisine
In Episode #52, co-hosts Beata and Bita explore the sour and acidic elements that elevate and balance Persian dishes.
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