The Traditional Food of Isfahan

Khoresht Mast is one of the most delicious traditional foods of Isfahan with a history of more than 100 years. Khoresht (or khoresh) in Iranian cuisine is a kind of food which is normally served hot accompanied by rice as the main course; however, this sweet and sour Khoresht is served cold as a side dish or dessert mostly in official ceremonies. It is mainly served alongside other traditional foods of Iran such as Beryan, Kabab Koobideh, Kabab Barg, Jujeh Kabab, etc. It is one of the most popular traditional foods of Isfahan. Both citizens and tourists enjoy having a portion of elegantly decorated yellow Khoresht Mast after eating Beryan or Kebab.

How To Prepare Khoresht Mast

So, if you are looking for a traditional side dish with a great odor, flavor, and color; Khoresht Mast will be a great choice. It is considered an exotic food even among the Iranians and a great number of people in Iran have not tried it yet. So, put it on your must-eat list if you are planning to visit Iran. Khoresht Mast which means yogurt stew is made from lamb neck meat (or chicken neck meat), yogurt, sugar, onion, egg yolk, saffron, rosewater, turmeric, and salt decorated beautifully with pistachio, almond, and barberry. After braising the meat with onion, the mixture is shredded and mashed. In a separate pot, beaten egg yolk and sugar are blended. Then, yogurt is added and well mixed. Next, the mixture is heated until it becomes creamy. The meat is added to the mixture. Then it is heated until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. After cooling the final blend down and decorating it with pistachio, almond, and barberry, it is put in the refrigerator until the serving time.

Where to Find Khoresht Mast

Khoresht Mast is mostly considered as the local food of Isfahan and you can simply find it in a large number of restaurants in the city especially traditional ones.

Eating Local Foods In Isfahan

For those wishing to get familiar with a city and the lifestyle of its people, it is pretty necessary to try the food of that area since it gives you an idea of the tastes the natives mostly enjoy, the culinary skills and procedures, and the local materials. So, Do Not Hesitate to try Khoresht Mast in Isfahan.