Abgoosht facts for kids
Abgoosht in dizi pots
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| Alternative names | Dizi, abgoosht, abgusht |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Iran (Ancient Persia) |
| Associated national cuisine | Iranian cuisine |
| Created by | Iranians |
| Main ingredients | lamb, chickpeas, white beans, onion, potatoes, and tomatoes, turmeric, and dried lime |
| 400 kcal (1675 kJ) | |
Abgoosht (Persian: آبگوشت Âbgušt), which means "meat broth," is a super yummy and hearty stew from Iran. It's also called Dizi (Persian: دیزی), named after the special clay pots it's cooked and served in. People often describe it as a warm, filling Persian soup with lamb and chickpeas.
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How is Abgoosht Made?
Abgoosht is usually made with lamb, chickpeas, white beans, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes. It also gets its special flavor from spices like turmeric and dried lime. Sometimes, other beans like kidney beans or black-eyed peas are used too.
All the ingredients are cooked together until they are soft and tender. Then, the dish is usually served in two parts. First, the flavorful broth (the liquid part) is poured into a separate bowl. The solid ingredients, like the meat and vegetables, are then mashed up. This mashed part is called gusht kubideh (Persian: گوشت کوبیده), meaning "mashed meat." Both the broth and the mashed solids are enjoyed with flatbread.
Different Kinds of Abgoosht
This delicious stew has some cool variations in different places!
Assyrian Abgoosht
Assyrians who live in northwestern Iran, especially around a city called Urmia, have their own way of making abgoosht. They traditionally use beef instead of lamb. They also add lime, kidney beans, and chickpeas. This version is served in a lime-flavored broth with potatoes. People usually eat it with onions and a special Assyrian bread called lavasha on the side. Assyrians often make this warm dish in the winter.
Armenian Abgoosht
There's a similar dish in Armenia that is also called abgoosht. The main difference is that in Armenia, they use beef instead of lamb for their version of the stew.
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Abgoosht with various side dishes in Armenia
Piti: A Cousin of Abgoosht
Piti (sometimes called putuk) is another dish that is very similar to abgoosht. You can find piti in the cuisines of the Caucasus region and Central Asia. It's like a close cousin to Abgoosht!
See also
In Spanish: Abgusht para niños
