The Iranian beverage “doogh” has received the global Codex Alimentarius set of standards

The Iranian beverage “doogh” has received the global Codex Alimentarius set of standards. In addition to promoting this as a global product, this is a national honor for Iran as a cultural heritage in the food sector. No drink is more identifiable with Iran than Doogh. The traditional ingredients in Doogh include yoghurt and water. Initially, this was a byproduct of butter in Iran. Salt and sometimes pepper is added, and commonly dried mint or pennyroyal is mixed in as well. Get a jug of doogh with a meal while having Iranian cuisine in a cultural and traditional atmosphere.

Iranian cuisine

Barberry : Irresistible Sour Fruit

From cool and fresh summer drinks to traditional cuisines, Barberry has its own place in many Iranian foods, drinks and snacks. The sharp red color, the naughty sourness and its benefit for body has caused this fruit to be so irresistible. The tiny barberry fruit which are rich in vitamin C are grown on 1 to 5 meter high shrubs with small leaves and thorns.95 percent of world’s barberry is cultivated in Iran, known as the largest barberry producer in the world. Iran’s barberries are widely cultivated in Khorasan province in the east of Iran. While travelling in Iran and enjoying a gastronomy adventure in this uncovered destination, make sure to taste some cuisine made with barberries, called Zereshk in Persian, like Zereshk polo which is a great combination of chicken, barberry, and different tasty nuts and spices. If you are brave enough in sour taste, don’t forget to offer yourself a big glass of barberry juice which is so sour and fresh.

A traveler visiting fresh barberry

It's OK to indulge Shirazi Kalam polo

Whether you are spending a few days up north in Rasht or vacationing down south to Shiraz, you will witness striking dissimilarities in the kind of foods people savor. This is what makes Iran one of the much-loved countries by gourmets the world over. One of the best hobbies of Shiraz people is testing new restaurants and having new dishes. That’s why there are numerous and various restaurants, fast foods, international restaurants and cafés in the city. So as a traveler you might not find it hard to find your own kind of food in Shiraz: Kalam Polo, a great variation of rice and staple in Iranian cooking, reminds the name of Shiraz. This would be your favorite food if you are good with cabbage. Kalam polo is the well-cooked combination of rice, herbs, small meatballs and cabbage. Enjoy Kalam Polo with a side of Salad Shirazi, Sabzi, fresh herbs, or torshi (pickled vegetables).If you are a foodie, Uppersia invites you to the Iran culinary tour and see what awaits you in this appetizing tour. 

 

Enjoy eating Shirazi Kalampolo