I followed the recipe almost exactly except for the fact that I didn't have enough almonds that day so combined it with pistachios and the taste was divine
My other bakes in the A – Z Baking around the World Marathon – A for Almondcookies from China. When shortlisting recipes about what to bake for the alphabet, this Persian rice flour cookie recipe caught my eyes
It is Persian New Years. Ghotab is a traditional Iranian almond and walnut-filled crescent pastry that is made anytime of year, but they are particularly delightful during the new year festivities
Cookies are something we can attribute to the Persians who brought to Arabia and than later the Mediterranean via the spice trade and Crusaders who brought with them the cooking techniques and ingredients of Persia and Arabia
The Persians, one of the first groups to cultivate sugar, may have stumbled across these sweet treats while experimenting with their newly cultivated crops
I used to live in a middle-eastern neighborhood that was filled with little Persian, Turkish, and Greek cafes and restaurants, and the simple, light, and incredibly flavorful Mediterranean desserts they made were always such a treat
Definitely try the Jojeh Masti (chicken and yoghurt kebabs), Kashk o Bademjan (roasted eggplant dip with whey) and vanilla ice cream (actually a mastic ice cream with the slightest persian flavour)
Because this dinner spread is a perfect reminder of the multifariousness of Indian cuisine–Portuguese, French, Spanish, Persian, and English influences in one meal
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Persian Meringue Nests with Rhubarb Curd. You may also like -Crispy Sweet Potato FriesEasy Blender Gazpacho{Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner} Lemon Ginger Asparagus with Toasted AlmondsSpicy Grilled Brussels SproutsDairy-Free Cauliflower GratinCrispy Baked Curly FriesMaple Cinnamon SunbutterMoroccan Quinoa and Chickpea Salad
