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Ash Reshteh
Iran
Eaten on the Persian New Year and before journeys. Believed to bring good luck.
Iranian herb and noodle soup — a thick, hearty soup of herbs, beans, noodles and spinach topped with kashk whey, fried onion and dried mint. The soup of Nowruz Persian New Year.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
495 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gfresh or dried Persian noodles
400gmixed herbs: parsley, coriander, spinach, fenugreek
200gmixed beans: chickpeas, kidney, lentils
1onion, fried until very dark
3 tbspkashk or sour cream
dried mint fried in butterto top
turmeric and cinnamonto season
Method
1
Cook beans until tender. Add chopped herbs and noodles. Simmer 30 minutes.
2
Season with turmeric and salt.
3
Serve topped with kashk, dark fried onion and fried dried mint.
Chef's Tip
The garnishes are as important as the soup — kashk, fried onion and mint are non-negotiable.
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