Herbs are concentrated forms of flavor and nutrition. So many Persian dishes are replete with fresh herbs, and no Persian meal is complete without a dish of sabzi khordan, or edible herbs. The Persian New Year Narooz menu always includes dishes with herbs to represent new life. In this class we’ll explore delicious dishes that call for lots of basil, parsley, mint, cilantro, tarragon, watercress, dill, and chives. We’ll also explore some more exotic ingredients, such as barberries, saffron, fresh and dried fenugreek, and tobiko.

Ghomeh Sabzi

You’ll be making:

• Asheh Hooboobaat: Persian Legume Soup with Spinach and Herbs
• Ghomeh Sabzi (Braised Chicken Stew with Kidney Beans and Dried Limes)
• Herbed Kuku Sabzi (The Classic) with barberries and Fenugreek
• Deconstructed Kuku Sabzi (A Showstopper)
• Whole Citrusy Trout Stuffed with Herbs and Walnuts
• Classic Persian Herbed Rice