World Cuisines

Ash Reshteh

Iran

The New Year noodle soup of wishes: beans, herbs and reshteh noodles in a great pot, topped with kashk, fried onions and mint oil — the noodles symbolise life's paths.

What it is

The New Year noodle soup of wishes: beans, herbs and reshteh noodles in a great pot, topped with kashk, fried onions and mint oil — the noodles symbolise life's paths. Ingredients: reshteh noodles, chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, spinach, parsley, cilantro, leek, onion, turmeric, kashk (fermented whey), dried mint, garlic, flour (optional thickener). Recipe: 1) Cook beans and lentils. 2) Add chopped herbs and greens; simmer into a deep green pot. 3) Break in the noodles; cook until tender. 4) Fry onions to gold, garlic, and mint in oil for the toppings. Serve: in bowls with dramatic swirls of kashk, mint oil and crisp onions. Flavor: herby, tangy, hearty. History: ash is one of Persia's oldest food words; ash reshteh is eaten at Nowruz and before journeys — untangling the noodles, the saying goes, brings luck in untangling one's fate. See also: Ghormeh Sabzi, Tahdig.

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