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Pistachios | Pesteh

Bita Arabian & Beata Nazem Kelley –
2023-10-11
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1 Followers

Are you ready to get nutty?! In this single ingredient episode, co-hosts Bita and Beata get excited about “pesteh” which is Farsi for pistachios, specifically how to add vibrance, texture and color to everyday dishes and beyond. Before the Beats dive into ways to incorporate Read more…Are you ready to get nutty?! In this single ingredient episode, co-hosts Bita and Beata get excited about “pesteh” which is Farsi for pistachios, specifically how to add vibrance, texture and color to everyday dishes and beyond. Before the Beats dive into ways to incorporate this rich, decadent nut into Persian recipes and beyond, let’s explore a few questions. Why are Persian pistachios special? Roasted and seasoned - marinated in citrus, salt, and saffron How do Persians eat them? Plain, served in a big bowl or with ajeel, garnished on foods/rice dishes and desserts Garnish on savory dishes Tahchin Jeweled rice | Shirin polo Adas polo Reshteh polo Salads Roasted veggies Garnish on desserts Persian ice cream, akbar mashti Persian milk pudding, shir berenj Ice in Heaven, yakh dar behesht Baklava Halva Sholeh Zard Roasting pistachios Marinate in citrus (optional) Add saffron and or spices Be careful not to burn! Ask the Beats! What are the top 3 things you pick up from the Persian market? Bita’s response: Jam (cherry, rose, and quince), Dough, and Ready made food such as kebabs and khoresh Beata’s response: Sour Cherry (Albaloo) Jam, barbari bread, and dried omani lemons (limoo omani) Episodes referenced: Episode 34: Bastani | Persian Ice Cream Episode 55: Persian Nuts All Modern Persian Food episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes Recipes: Beata’s: Persian Jeweled Tahchin Beata’s: Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Wings Bita’s: Tah-cheen Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole Bita’s: Persian Crispy Rice Cups | Tahchin Bites Bita’s: Persian Jeweled Rice | Shirin Polo Bita’s: Milky Persian Rice Pudding | Shir Berenj Bita’s: Ajeel | Persian Trail Mix Bita’s: Persian Nice Cream | Bastani Podcast production by Alvarez Audio Close

Host: Bita Arabian & Beata Nazem Kelley

Season: Modern Persian Food

Plays: 198

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Podcast co-hosts and food bloggers Bita Arabian and Beata Nazem Kelley share the rich flavors and fresh ingredients of Persian Cooking and how to incorporate them into today's modern lifestyles. The duo introduces the flavors, tastes, and techniques they use, and also their cultural stories and perspective growing up in the US in Persian families.

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1 Followers