On Thursday, Jakub and I went to an Iranian New Year dinner that his second boss (boss's boss? Is there a word in English for this?) organizes, each year. The dinner raises funds for, and promotes, Iranian art and culture. I was delighted, since I love any evening devoted to art and culture and food. Anyway, I'm linking to three photos--I only took one photo of the food, late in the evening at dessert. But I'll put the menu below, with the transliterated Farsi names first, since I'm not sure it's entirely legible on Flickr.
I now need to find a Persian cookbook! If anyone can recommend one, I'd be grateful. smileys/smile.gif
Dolme-ye Barg-e Mo
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Kuku Sabzi
Fresh Herb Quiche
(Delicious--very herb-y. I wouldn't have known it was quiche unless I'd read the menu--very little egg. Very, very thin crust.)
Nan-o Panir-o Sabzi
Lavash Roll, Feta Cheese, Walnuts & Herbs
(Little wraps. Filing this one away for parties.)
Borani
Yogurt and Spinach Dip
Spring Salad
Baghali Polo Ba Goosht
Rice with Dill & Fava Beans
Braised Short Ribs with Sauce
(I never use this phrase, but: to die for.)
Albaloo Polo Ba Morgh
Rice with Sour Cherries
Saffron Chicken Breast
(Bought sour cherries today to make this, at some point.)
Dessert
Shirini--Persian Sweets, Pistachio & Almond Sprinkles
Trio of Faloodeh (Sorbet with Noodles, Lime Juice), Bastani* (Traditional Ice Cream with Saffron, Rosewater, Pistachio), & Pomegranate Sorbet
Pomegranate Juice with Vodka
(There's a photo of the shirini, miniature cookies--there was also a tray of baklava. The shirini were delicious; some were made with chickpea flour, others with whole-wheat flour. Perfect with coffee. The sorbets were very good, but the Bastani ice cream was out of this world, and I'm usually not an ice-cream person.)
*This is possibly the most incredible flavor I have ever tasted in my LIFE.
I now need to find a Persian cookbook! If anyone can recommend one, I'd be grateful. smileys/smile.gif
Dolme-ye Barg-e Mo
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Kuku Sabzi
Fresh Herb Quiche
(Delicious--very herb-y. I wouldn't have known it was quiche unless I'd read the menu--very little egg. Very, very thin crust.)
Nan-o Panir-o Sabzi
Lavash Roll, Feta Cheese, Walnuts & Herbs
(Little wraps. Filing this one away for parties.)
Borani
Yogurt and Spinach Dip
Spring Salad
Baghali Polo Ba Goosht
Rice with Dill & Fava Beans
Braised Short Ribs with Sauce
(I never use this phrase, but: to die for.)
Albaloo Polo Ba Morgh
Rice with Sour Cherries
Saffron Chicken Breast
(Bought sour cherries today to make this, at some point.)
Dessert
Shirini--Persian Sweets, Pistachio & Almond Sprinkles
Trio of Faloodeh (Sorbet with Noodles, Lime Juice), Bastani* (Traditional Ice Cream with Saffron, Rosewater, Pistachio), & Pomegranate Sorbet
Pomegranate Juice with Vodka
(There's a photo of the shirini, miniature cookies--there was also a tray of baklava. The shirini were delicious; some were made with chickpea flour, others with whole-wheat flour. Perfect with coffee. The sorbets were very good, but the Bastani ice cream was out of this world, and I'm usually not an ice-cream person.)
*This is possibly the most incredible flavor I have ever tasted in my LIFE.