Ahead of Nowruz I was struck with a desire to cook with my mom — something we hadn't done before. Here's what I learned ...

Ash-e-Reshteh or Persian noodle soup Credit: Exotic Bazaar Ash-e-Reshteh is a deeply nourishing Persian noodle soup, a symbol of warmth and community, featuring a rich blend of aromatic herbs ...

Translating to “noodle rice”, it’s an unusual mix, for sure. But Persians have never been afraid to double carb. This dish combines rice with toasted Persian noodles (“reshteh”), which ...

Allow to cook for a further 10 minutes (no need for the lid). Cut kuku into segments and serve with traditional Persian bread (sangak or lavash) or any type of flatbread; mast-o khiar (yoghurt with ...

Growing up, Nowruz — or Persian New Year — was always celebrated in my home. It’s the kind of occasion where the food does most of the talking — as is the case with most of Persian culture.

With Nowruz on the horizon, my thoughts turned to reshteh polo, a Persian noodle and rice dish studded with sweet dates and raisins. Then my uncle passed away. The last time I had reshteh polo was ...

When it’s on the menu, the ash reshteh is a must-order. It’s a hearty Persian noodle soup filled with legumes, beans, dried mint, and signature Persian kashk. Soup at the bar? Yes. Led by ex ...

With Nowruz on the horizon, my thoughts turned to reshteh polo, a Persian noodle and rice dish studded with sweet dates and raisins. Then my uncle passed away. The last time I had reshteh polo was ...