پادکست Health in Persian Food

Overview

In Episode #14, co-hosts Bita and Beata share insights on how adding fresh ingredients and nutritious Persian dishes is a welcome addition to the New Year, especially in a time of feeling like many things have been taken away from us (i.e. the current global pandemic we are in). Cheers to a better, brighter, healthier future ahead! Fresh, whole ingredients in Persian food Fruit, vegetables, and herbs Lean meats Beans/legumes Ancient grains Nuts Yogurts and cheeses Similarities between Iranian cuisine and the Mediterranean ‘diet’ Heart-healthy fats - i.e. olive oil, lower fat feta cheese (vs fatty cheeses), lean meats, fish and poultry Beans and legumes - good dietary fiber, vitamins, and nutrients Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pistachios Using techniques to lighten up dishes and meals Baking vs frying (for example with eggplant and when making koo sabzi) Being mindful of portions on calorically dense foods high in fat and/or sugar In summary, Persian cuisine uses simple and fresh ingredients that are nutritious by nature. Adding more fresh, whole foods and learning to prepare them is a great way to forge into times ahead. Ask the Beats! Lauren of the Bay Area asks, “What is the most common spice used in Persian food?” Bita: saffron - saffron spray in modern cooking form Beata: turmeric, specifically added while frying onions at the start of many recipes Both saffron and turmeric add flavor and color to Persian dishes. Saffron adds a reddish/orange tint and turmeric adds a yellow color. Recipe links from this episode: Eggplant dishes: Beata’s recipe for Persian Vegetarian Eggplant Stew – Khoreshteh Bademjan Bita’s recipe for Kashk Bademjan | Persian Eggplant Dip Bita’s video for Roasting Whole Eggplant Koo Koo Sabzi: Bita’s recipe for Baked Koo Koo Sabzi Beata’s recipe for Koo Koo Sabzi Fessenjoon: Beata’s recipe for Walnut and Pomegranate Stew – Khoreshteh Fessenjoon Persian Salads: Beata’s recipes for Persian Salads: Maast-o-Khiar with Shallot and Salad Shirazi Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
Release date: 2023-10-11
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