When one thinks about the most famous culinary travel destinations around the world, Iran probably isn’t at the top of the list. This is unfortunate, as Iranian cuisine is one of the most unique and historically traditional types of cuisines in the world. Iranians have been making some of the same dishes for centuries, as it was inhabited earlier than the majority of the rest of the world. Its culture and cuisine is among the oldest in the world. The Middle East and modern day Iran have been perfecting this unique blend of preparation and ingredients for over a thousand years.

One of the most typical ingredients you will find in an Iranian dish is rice. From what little documentation remains from the time, it is believed that the practice of cultivating rice most likely came from southwestern Asia or possible India. There are several ways to prepare a traditional Iranian rice dish. “Damy” rice is a type of preparation where rice is cooked in the same pot with accompanying ingredients such as beans and lentils.

Traditional bread making has been a staple preparation for most Iranian families for centuries. Iran grows more varieties of wheat than any other country in the world, offering a variety of tastes and textures for different types of bread. Most bread in Iran is unleavened, or without (or very little) yeast. Most “Bread” in Iran would be what other countries would consider as “Flatbreads”. Flatbread is served at every meal, used to soak up the delicious sauces used in most Iranian foods. In some areas of Iran, utensils like forks and spoons are not used at all. The most common beverage found in Iran is called “Doogh”. It is made by blending yogurt with water and dried mint.

Although at first glance Iran may not seem like one of the most interesting culinary attractions of the world, if you dig a little deeper you’ll find a wonderful variety of tasty foods that you cant find anywhere else.

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