Najmieh Batmanglij - Persian Cooking For Dummies

Persian Cooking For Dummies

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ISBN 978-1-119-87574-1 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-87575-8 (ePDF); ISBN 978-1-119-87576-5 (epub)

1. Chapter 2
2. Chapter 4
3. Chapter 6
4. Chapter 10
5. Chapter 12
6. Chapter 19

Cooking Persian food is based on a philosophy reaching back to ancient times. Thousands of years ago, Zoroaster elaborated the ancient myth of the twins. One became good; the other, evil. One, the follower of truth; the other, of falsehood. This concept of duality is typically Persian, and it extends beyond moral issues. Persians often balance light and darkness, sweet and sour, hot and cold. The philosophy is both a science and an art. Increasingly, science is discovering links between food and health. And although the ancient Persian system of balance does not eliminate the need for doctors, it is an excellent nutritional adjunct to good health. For Persians, food is medicine. In fact, the word for a spice mix in Persian, advieh, means medicine.

These days, you can find Persian kitchen staples at almost every grocery story. For example, recently, Ive found rose water and pomegranate molasses at my local supermarket! And whats more, with the Internet, you can complete your Persian pantry with the click of a button. Hooray!

This book is intended for those who are new to Persian food, as well as for those who enjoy having creative fun in the kitchen. I hope it will serve as a key that unlocks all the secrets of Persian cooking for you. Im excited for you to get together with family and friends and use this book to cook, tell jokes, and eat and drink as Iranians have done for thousands of years.