Persian Food Tours

It is believed that one of the reasons that the middle-eastern nations have survived in the hot climate of these regions is because of the date palms.

Date palm consists of a high amount of different nutrients such as fibre, vitamins, proteins, iron and many essential elements. Therefore it is a great choice to enter daily eating habits.

To learn all about different types of Persian dates, history and their health benefits check out our new blog post:

Persian dates | All you need to know - Persian Food Tour Persian dates are an important part of southern Iranian culture. Read all you need to know about Persian date palms in this article.

Saffron, is the rarest and most precious spice in the world. Also known as the “red gold”, it has given its magical flavor, aroma, and appetizing color to foods, drinks or medicines for centuries.

‌Iran is the world’s biggest saffron producer and exporter and Iranian saffron is known to have the highest quality in the world.

Every autumn, when it’s the right time to harvest, you can see families quickly picking the purple flowers before sunrise. The stigmas are later picked out and dried by drying machines.

We’ve written an explicit post about saffron, it’s usage, and tips on how to tell the real saffron from the fake ones. You can find the whole post here:

Iranian Saffron | Secrets You Need to Know - Persian Food Tour Saffron is a rare and precious spice that has been used for centuries for its fascinating taste, aroma, and appetizing color in foods, drinks or medicines.

Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh - Persian Barberry rice with chicken, is one of the signature dishes of Persian cuisine that is served in many Persian parties and gatherings.
This food is made with rice, barberry, saffron and chicken.
To learn how to make this simple yet delicious Persian dish, check out the link below:

Zereshk Polo Morgh |Persian Barberry Rice With Chicken - Persian Food Tour Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh-Persian Barberry rice with chicken is a classic and popular Persian dish that you can find in different Iranian gatherings.

Persian saffron rice pudding or Shole Zard is a very popular dessert in Iran. This dish is commonly served in many religious ceremonies and during the fasting month of Ramadan.
Check out our recipe for Shole Zard:

Shole Zard: Persian saffron rice pudding - Persian Food Tour Shole Zard is a very popular meal in Iran. It is commonly served during Ramadan or in religious ceremonies. Read all about Persian saffron rice pudding here