Persian and Iranian Palate Pleasers
Looking to spice up family meals this summer? Why not tuck into a Middle Eastern feast of incredible flavours with authentic Persian and Iranian food products from Leo Foods! Typical Persian and Iranian food is rich with deep, complex flavours but can be surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners. So, if you’re looking to expand your foodie horizons, why not pick up some traditional Middle Eastern ingredients from Leo Foods and try your hand at one of these classic yet simple Persian dishes:
Vegetarians will love a Persian aubergine bake, a one pot, gluten free comfort food that includes layers of baked aubergine in tomato sauce with dates, pomegranate molasses, walnuts, and feta and spiced with sumac, ground cumin, and cinnamon. You can pick up all those key ingredients from Leo Foods but keep in mind that you’ll want to look for 1&1 pomegranate paste instead of pomegranate molasses (they’re the same thing just labelled differently).
Another easy-to-make Persian dish perfect for vegetarians is loobia polow. Pick up Heera Basmati Rice, Khanum Ghee, and 1&1 mixed Litteh with tomato paste to make this rice dish scented with turmeric, cinnamon, and saffron. Or picture a delicious Persian-style vegetarian frittata when you make authentic Kuku Sabzi loaded with kale and cabbage and spiced to absolute perfection with fenugreek, pine nuts, and Pamir dried barberries. At Leo Foods, we also stock a ready-made version of Kuku Sabzi for those who want to try it before making it yourself!
Love meat? Persian and Iranian cuisine is loaded with tasty options there, too. Aash, a herb-based soup can easily be thickened with your choice of meats (we recommend lamb for the most authentic flavour of Persia possible) or go meatless but just as protein-packed by mixing in Heera lentils or Pamir Yellow Split Peas. Or for a show-stopping Iranian meal centrepiece, give Gheymeh a go. You’ll need to pick up some Pamir yellow split peas, Pamir dried lime, and 1&1 Tomato Paste from Leo Foods alongside a few other staples and stew meat of your choice from your local supermarket to create this slow-cooked dish that’s typical of holiday and celebration meals that takes all day to slow cook but is well worth the time and effort.
Finally (and just in time for summer) how about trying out your new-found culinary skills by making Iranian Faloodeh by mixing Wai Wai Vermicelli Rice Noodles with a frozen simple syrup made from 1&1 Rose Water? Don’t forget to serve it drizzled with 1&1 Lime Juice and chopped pistachios for a refreshing treat that’s perfect for enjoying during our hot Spanish summers!
If Persian and Iranian food is already a staple in your home, know that you can find all the delicious staples you’re looking for your favourite dishes and recipes at Leo Foods, both in-store and online. We stock only the best, most trusted brands for authentic flavours of the Middle East including 1&1 Apple Vinegar, Pamir fig jam, Sar Ashpaz aubergine puree, Sar Ashpaz Koofteh Tabrizi, Sar Ashpaz Fesenjan, Mazafati Datteln, Saffron Rock Candy, and much, much (much!) more! Visit us at our cash and carry warehouse in Marbella or shop online and have all your favourite international foods and drinks delivered straight to your door with free delivery anywhere in mainland Spain or Portugal when you spend of 50€!
So, whether you’re exploring a new cuisine or looking for authentic products to recreate your favourite dishes from home, check Leo Foods first to get all your Middle Eastern and international foods and drinks in one place.
