Ghormeh Sabzi
Just bring some shoulder of lamb (on the bone) to the boil in a pan with a little onion and turmeric. Simmer for an hour and a half, add the contents of your canned GS, and cook through for another...
View ArticleFried Herbs – Sabzi Sorkhshodeh
Herbs, all ready fried. Because there’s nothing wrong with cheating. One tin is enough for khoresht for 3-4 people.
View ArticleFouls Medammes: Broad Beans
One of Mrs.S.’ favourite lunches: just add lemon and golpar. Choose from whole or peeled with chilli. The brand WILL VARY, and the whole ones may be Egyptian style or Lebanese depending on stocks.
View ArticleDolmeh
Ours are as close to home-made vine leaves as we’ve found. Vegan, filled with rice and herbs. A handy stand-by for unexpected guests.
View ArticleCheetoz!
It’s Cheesey Wotsits, Jim, but not as you know it. One of Iran’s favourite snacks.
View ArticleCamel Mango Pickle
Very addictive, salty-in-a-nice-way, goes with everything. A really famous brand.
View ArticleBrinjal Pickle: Sweet Aubergine Relish
Enjoy as an accompaniment to savoury dishes, or shove it in your cheese sandwich, or do what Mrs. S. does and whisk it into salad dressings and marinades for a little secret extra ‘je ne sais quoi’.
View ArticleBaba Ghanoush
A swirl of olive oil on top, a sprinkle of paprika…and no-one will know it’s out of a tin. As long as you hide the tin, of course.
View ArticleAsh Reshteh
Persia in a tin: Our own range of ready meals (meat free) comprising some of Iran’s most famous culinary delights. This one is God’s own soup. For real.
View ArticleAghil Shor: Roasted and Salted Nuts and Seeds
Great for a night in watching Persian DVDs. Mixture varies. NB not only may contain nuts, contains seeds, which some might find hard to crack open.
View ArticlePumpkin Seed Kernels
Sooo good for you. And an aphrodisiac to boot… (though the product does not come with an actual, like, guarantee)
View ArticlePitta Bread
Just as tasty as the stuff we sell in the shop – but with a much longer ‘use by’ date
View ArticleNerone Rice
Just great for rice salads. Curiously crunchy. To cook just boil for around 15 minutes and then drain and refresh.
View ArticleKhoresht-e-Gheimeh Sib (chip stew)
Potatoes and split peas and dried limes in a spiced tomato sauce. An Iranian clssic.
View ArticleAdass – Lentils
Mrs. Shopkeeper’s third favourite food thing. If you’ve got lentils in the cupboard you’ve got dinner sorted. So good for you. So easy to cook.
View ArticleLubia Cheshme Bulbuli: Black Eyed Beans
Great for salads, soups, hotpots. They cook in forty minutes, so no need to soak. These little fellas are just the tastiest of all beans – even without seasoning and spices, they have a unique nutty...
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