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The Best Iranian Restaurant in Dubai, how to get there and what to order when you arrive.
Persian Food Has Been Influenced by Many Different Cultures
Persian food is one of those cuisines that has been influenced by many different cultures, such as Turkish, Italian and Middle Eastern. Persian cuisine can have a little bit of everything, from rice to flatbreads to pasta. It is full of flavor and comes with herbs and spices. There are also plenty of vegetarian options for those who prefer more vegetable-based meals. Persian foods are spicy as well; they add hot peppers to some dishes and usually make use of lots of onions, garlic and tomatoes.
Persian Foods are Richly Spiced
There are many regional variations of Persian foods. Similar to Middle Eastern cuisine, Persian cooking uses lots of spices and herbs including turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom and saffron. In addition to these staples, Persian food also makes use of dried limes (called limoo amani) and rosewater. Sweet dishes often include pomegranate syrup or juice.
Frying & Grilling Are Common Cooking Methods
Fried and grilled dishes are a staple of most Persian meals. However, depending on where you’re dining, you may find that these dishes are prepared differently than what you’re used to at home.
Rice and Bread Can Be a Main Dish
You may be surprised to find out that rice and bread can be a main dish. Iranians have perfected their art of cooking rice and making bread, so much so that both are filling enough to eat as a main course.
Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Fish and Vegetables Are Used as Main Ingredients
Based on their name, you might think Persian dishes are completely meat-based. You’d be wrong. Sure, Persian cuisine does use a lot of beef and lamb—particularly chicken-fried steak (called Reshteh) and grilled meat kebabs known as Kubideh—but there are plenty of vegetarian options as well.
Herbs & Spices Used as Natural Flavor Enhancers
Health benefits aside, it’s important to use herbs and spices properly when cooking to truly get their flavor. Simply sprinkling them over your food isn’t enough. The seasoning must be heated up first, or you won’t taste their full potential.
Drinks Must be Consumed Alongside Meals
Although wine and beer have been part of Persian cuisine for hundreds of years, it’s only recently that Iranians have started enjoying them on a more regular basis. During meals, you’ll rarely find an Iranian without tea, water or juice to drink alongside their food. As a result, most drinking tends to occur outside of mealtimes. So remember, if you’re hosting an Iranian meal at your house, be sure to get plenty of beverages so your guests can enjoy them throughout.
Dishes of Meat Should Not be Eaten Alone
Some people believe that eating meat by itself will not provide enough nutrition to maintain health. In fact, eating a diet that is high in saturated fats from animal products (meat and dairy) has been linked to heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses. Plant-based foods like beans, nuts, and whole grains have been shown to prevent many of these diseases.
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