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The New Persian Kitchen Hardcover – April 16, 2013

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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 1 edition (April 16, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1607743574
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607743576
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA great introduction to Persian cuisine
By Eyria on June 19, 2013
Format: Hardcover
I borrowed this book from my local library and found it so interesting that I went on a two-week binge of Persian cooking! Needless to say, I have now purchased my own copy of the book.

This book is a great introduction to Persian cuisine, which is new to me and probably to most Americans. Shafia starts off by discussing the history of the cuisine and its unique ingredients. The Persian cuisine, as described by her, is sort of fantastically healthy. Typical recipes include many vegetables, herbs, nuts, fruits, and yogurt. Most dishes contain very little added fat, just a few tablespoons of oil for cooking. Meat is eaten, but is not the main focus, and cheese is not featured much either. As a result, the finished dishes are light, yet flavorful, complex, and satisfying.

I've tried about 10 recipes so far, and all have been very good. The Chicken Kebabs in Yogurt Marinade is a classic Persian recipe, according to the author, and very tasty. The Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime is quite easy to make and full of flavor. The Tomato and Cucumber Salad is reminiscent of the mixed chopped vegetable salads in most Mediterranean cuisines, but adds a unique Persian twist with lime and dried mint. Some of my favorite recipes so far are the delicious Persian rice dishes, which to me scale the heights of rice cookery. Her Sweet Rice with Carrots & Nuts is exotic and delicate; and I feel like I could happily eat Rice with Favas & Dill at least every other week. The recipes are very healthy to start with, and Shafia adds a further dimension by offering recipe variations substituting vegetables, tofu, or tempeh for meat, and whole grains for white grains. I really like her attention to health issues and flexibility in using new ingredients.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsPersian Cuisine for the Contemporary Palate
By James Wolfe on July 16, 2013
Format: Hardcover
There are several books on Persian cuisine on the market, but none create such a timely fusion of traditional tastes and techniques with more health-conscious and organic-leaning ingredients, and few, if any, are so engaging, conversational and effortlessly informative as "The New Persian Kitchen." I learned a great deal about, for instance, the regional variations in Iranian cuisine, while still getting a perspective that is distinctly Iranian-American, a fascinating take in itself, as documentaries like the recent "The Iranian-Americans" on PBS explain. I don't know if old-school purists will have any issue with the creative (and healthy!) license Shafia takes with some of these recipes, such as Fesenjan and Shirin Pollo, but I figure younger, hipper Iranians and Americans alike are going to be thrilled to be able to reinvent and reimagine these dishes with ingredients like quinoa and other gluten-free grains, alternative sweeteners, and other healthier choices than just butter, butter, butter, and white rice for days. With a firm footing in the Persian traditions, and an awesome grasp of natural foods, this book is the best of both worlds, and brings together, oh, a few thousand years of global food culture! Highly, unreservedly recommended. . . .
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5.0 out of 5 starsComprehensive and illuminating
By Diningwithdusty516 on April 28, 2013
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I first found out about Louisa Shafia's new book through a recent Epicurious interview that was promoting it; excited to try some new flavors, I sampled a few of the recipes (the Majoon and the Carrot Salad) and was immediately smitten. The ingredients worked beautifully together--from the carrots, cilantro and red chile flakes to the dates, yogurt and nutty, textured topping of the smoothie/shake. I decided that I had to have the book and pre-ordered it; since receiving it, I've made several more dishes: the Turmeric Chicken (flavorful and tender; the combination of the yellow chicken with the lime garnish was also visually pleasing), the Rhubarb, Strawberry and Mint salad (as refreshing as it sounds and a celebration of spring produce) and the Beet Burgers (a tasty and textured veggie burger). I can't wait until the weather gets cooler to try some of the soups and stews. This book is inspiring, lovely and with well-written and original recipes. Perhaps I feel this way (at least about the originality) since I don't know all about much about Persian cooking, but this is definitely a good resource to introduce one to both traditional and experimental Persian flavors.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGreat tastes, poor cookbook
By Eve Ross on January 11, 2014
Format: Kindle Edition
First, the food is delicious. We've made about half the recipes over the last few months. But we have been stranded in the midst of recipes without clear directions, or very confusing directions. Some recipes call for boiling the rice twice, others refer to two different recipes on other pages for directions in the middle of the recipe you're trying to follow.....just not good execution and recipe-testing. And, she references many tastes and foods that she does not provide recipes for: kind of frustrating!

We cook alot of Syrian and other Mediterranean foods, also out of cookbooks that have had better proofing and are easier to use.

On the plus side, its a good introduction to the cuisine and we enjoyed her writing style.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery accessible approach to Persian cooking
By zacharyzachary on May 26, 2013
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This is a surprisingly excellent collection of recipes that aren't terribly laborious or complicated (although this opinion comes from someone who doesn't mind spending 5 hours in the kitchen to make a great weekend meal). There are lots of recipes I want to try, and the ones I've used have yielded excellent results.

The recipes call for a number of ingredients that may be difficult to find, but once you've acquired a few staples you'll be set for most of the recipes in the book. The author admits that she was going for authentic flavors, and not necessarily authentic recipes, and I'm sure some people will criticize the lack of authenticity with respect to traditional Persian cuisine. However, as an American, I appreciate that these recipes were adapted to include ingredients that are familiar to my palate and are readily available in American grocery stores. Most of these recipes will be very easy to anyone who has a good grasp on basic kitchen techniques.

One thing I will point out is that most of the savory recipes call for saffron. I have no problem with this, as it's kind of fun to use luxurious ingredients properly, but cooking your way through this book will get a little pricy. If you are considering purchasing The New Persian Kitchen as a gift, the recipient will be even more happy if you include a gram or two of saffron threads to accompany the book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 starsTwo Stars

Mediocre!

Published 1 month ago by Junji Yamamoto
5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect blend of classic Persian with a fresh, healthy twist.

I am Persian but was raised in North America and left my home at 18 to go to university so never grew up close enough to learn authentic cooking from my Mom or family. Read more

Published 1 month ago by 2mommy
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

It is a good combination of old tastes and new ideas.

Published 2 months ago by Marzia
5.0 out of 5 starsSo happy with this gift

wow. Reading the recipes makes my mouth water. i can't wait to try them ALL. I like the variety as well - lots of options for meat or not, all with wonderful spicing.

Published 3 months ago by GenuineImitation
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent book!

Published 3 months ago by rocio
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent!

Published 6 months ago by Francisco R Pagan
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great cook book with lots of vegan and vegetarian options.

Published 7 months ago by Kyle S. Kubas
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

There are some awesome recipes in here and we use it often.

Published 7 months ago by Karen Queen
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

great recipes

Published 8 months ago by amazonbuys
2.0 out of 5 starsbut if you're new to cooking don't waste your time

This cookbook presents interesting ideas for those unfamiliar with Persian flavors and dishes. But I have found almost every recipe I've tried to have some basic error -- confusing... Read more

Published 8 months ago by roxpipi

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