Khoresh karafs explained

Khoresh karafs
خورش کرفس
Name Lang:fa
Alternate Name:Celery stew
Type:stew
Course:Main course
Place Of Origin:Iran
Mintime:60
Maxtime:180
Served:Hot
Main Ingredient:Celery, onion, mint, parsley; protein (red meat, chicken, or mushroom); and a souring ingredient (lemon juice, lime juice, or ver jus)
Minor Ingredient:turmeric, pepper, tomato and of course salt
Serving Size:100 g
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Khoresh karafs (Persian: خورش کرفس|lit=celery stew) is a traditional Iranian dish. As the name suggests, celery is the main part of this dish.[1] [2]

About

Traditionally, Khoresh karafs is prepared with red meat (lamb, or beef), but unlike Ghormeh sabzi or Gheimeh, it is common to substitute chicken meat in this recipe. This food has become more diverse in recent years, and its vegan and vegetarian varieties have entered the diet of Iranian families. In Najmieh Batmanglij's cookbook, New Food of Life (2021 edition), she suggests using white broad beans (white fava beans) for a vegetarian version.[3]

In terms of taste, this stew is characterized by being sour. Traditionally, unripe grapes (ver jus) are used as a souring agent, but the use of lemon juice, lime juice, tamarind, or even citric acid also occurs as an alternative souring agent. Khoresh karafs, like other types of Iranian stews, is almost always served with rice.[4] [5]

History

The origins of celery stew are unknown. It is a traditional Iranian food. In 1964, a recipe for it was mentioned in a cookbook by Roza Montazemi.[6] [5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silverton . Nancy . 2022-02-16 . Celery Gets to Shine in This Recipe for Stewed Celery With Herbs and Persian Lime . 2024-02-26 . . YesChef.
  2. Book: Deravian, Naz . Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories . 2018-09-18 . Flatiron Books . 978-1-250-19076-5 . 147–150.
  3. Book: Batmanglij, Najmieh . New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies . 2021 . 308 . Najmieh Batmanglij.
  4. Web site: Khoresh-e Karafs (Persian Celery Stew) خورش کَرَفس دستور اصیل ایرانی . YouTube.com.
  5. Web site: طرز تهیه “خورشت کرفس” خوشمزه با 25 نکته کاربردی . نمناک (namnak.com).
  6. Web site: March 25, 2020 . هنر آشپزی رزا منتظمی . The art of cooking by Roza Najiri . nbookcity.com.