In Episode #43, the last in a series of bite-sized, micro summer episodes, co-hosts Beata and Bita explain the concept of a Persian “sofreh”, or place setting, and the different types and occasions of sofreh, including memories of sofreh experiences.
What is a Persian sofreh?
Place setting or table ...
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Episode 42: Sabzi Khordan
In Episode #42, co-hosts Beata and Bita break down what is Sabzi Khordan and how it is enjoyed in Persian cuisine. This is part of the micro episode, shorter format series.
What is sabzi khordan?
Fresh herbs enjoyed in abundance (by the handful) served on platters as an appetizer/snack or as a ...
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Episode 41: Tokhmeh
In Episode #41, co-hosts Beata and Bita shed light on a very Persian custom of cracking open, shelling, and eating pumpkin seeds. In Farsi, seeds are called “tokhmeh”.
This episode is part of the summer “Micro” series of the Modern Persian Food podcast.
What type of seeds or “tokmeh” is enjoyed in ...
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