A FOOD TRADITION

Khorasani Cuisine

Khorasani cuisine represents the culinary traditions of northeastern Iran and the broader historical Khorasan region, with important links to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Wheat, rice, lamb, poultry, yogurt, saffron, barberries, dried fruits, legumes and herbs are widely used. Techniques include slow braising, pilaf layering, baking filled breads and preparing clear or thick soups. Recognizable examples include sholeh mashhadi, a grain-and-legume dish; ash-e reshteh in northeastern styles; and saffron- or fruit-accented rice dishes such as morassa polo. Because Khorasan is a historical cultural zone rather than a single administrative unit, this entry should be understood as a regional tradition with changing boundaries.

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