Persian stews are an essential element of Persian cuisine and a great place to start if you want to start in cooking Persian food. Whether it’s sweet and sour Fesenjoon flavored with pomegranate molasses or herby ghormeh sabzi made with dried limes, there’s an incredible Persian stew to suit every flavor preference.

๐ Why You’ll Make These Persian Stews Time and Time Again
๐ 5 of the Best Persian Stews
1.
Khoresh Gheymeh (Persian Meat and Split Pea Stew)
2.
Traditional Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
3.
Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant & Chicken Stew)
4.
Fesenjoon (Persian Pomegranate & Walnut Chicken Stew)
5.
Khoresh Beh (Persian Quince & Plum Beef Stew)
๐ What to Serve with Persian Stews
Pair any of my stews with these dishes for a balanced and hearty meal.
๐ Become a Pro at Persian Cooking!
I put together these easy-to-navigate guides to help anyone of any skill level learn the basics for Persian recipes and general cuisine.
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