Khoresh facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Khoresht |
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| Type | Stew |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Meats, vegetables, spices |
Khoresh (Persian: خورش) or Khoresht (Persian: خورشت) is a special word from countries like Iran, Afghanistan, and Kurdistan. It means "stew"! Think of it as a yummy, slow-cooked dish. People in these places often eat khoresh with polo (rice).
There are many kinds of khoresh, and each one has its own unique taste. They usually have meat, like lamb or beef, mixed with lots of vegetables and spices. Some khoresh dishes are even made just with vegetables, perfect for vegetarians!
One secret ingredient in many Iranian khoresh dishes is saffron. It's a special spice that gives the stew a beautiful color and a wonderful smell. Some of the most famous khoresh dishes are gheimeh, ghormeh sabzi, and fesenjan. These are super popular and loved by many!
Different Kinds of Khoresh
There are so many delicious types of khoresh! Here are some of the popular ones:
- Khoresh bademjan (Eggplant Stew): This stew is made with tasty eggplants. It can also have lamb or beef, onions, turmeric, and tomato paste. Sometimes, fresh tomatoes are added too.
- Khoresh bādemjān lapeh (Aubergine and Yellow Split Pea Stew): This is like the eggplant stew, but it also includes yellow split peas and a special spice mix called Advieh.
- Khoresh bāmieh (Okra Tomato Stew): This stew features okra, often with lamb or beef. It also has potatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, and tomato paste.
- Khoresh bāmieh lapeh (Okra and Yellow Split Pea Stew): Similar to the okra stew, but with added yellow split peas and Advieh.
- Khoresh beh (Quince Stew): Chunks of lamb are cooked with slices of tart quince fruit and yellow split peas. This dish is always served with rice.
- Khoresh ālu (Prune Stew): A sweet and savory stew made with prunes.
- Khoresh ālu esfenaj (Prune and Spinach Stew): This stew combines prunes and spinach for a unique flavor.
- Khoresht e khalal (Almond Beef Stew): This is a local stew from Kermanshah in Iran. It uses small pieces of lamb and mutton, saffron, and lots of almond slices.
- Khoresh fesenjān or fesenjun (Pomegranate Stew): This special stew can have duck, chicken, or beef meatballs. It's made with ground walnuts, onions, and pomegranate molasses, which gives it a sweet and sour taste.
- Khoresh havij (Carrot Stew): A simple and delicious stew made with carrots.
- Khoresh kadu (Zucchini Stew): This stew uses pan-fried zucchini slices. It can have lamb, beef, or chicken, along with onions and tomato paste.
- Khoresh qārch (Mushroom Stew): A tasty stew made with mushrooms.
- Khoresh gheimeh (Split-Pea Lamb Stew): This popular stew has lamb or beef, split-peas, onions, potatoes, tomato paste, and dried limes.
- Khoresh ghormeh sabzi (Fresh Herb and Lamb Stew): This is a very famous stew! It's made with red kidney beans, fresh fenugreek, parsley, coriander, leeks, lamb, onion, and dried limes.
- Khoresh kangar (Cardoon Stew): A stew made with cardoon, a plant similar to an artichoke.
- Khoresh karafs (Celery Beef Stew): This stew includes lamb or beef, celery, onions, fresh lime juice, mint, and parsley.
- Khoresh lubia sabz (Green Bean Stew): A simple and healthy stew made with green beans.
- Khoresh rivās (Rhubarb Stew): A stew featuring the tart taste of rhubarb.
- Khoresh vij vij (Meat and Veggies Stew): A general term for a stew with meat and various vegetables.
All these dishes use common ingredients like salt, pepper, advieh (a spice mix), and oil to make them taste great!
See also
In Spanish: Joresht para niños
