Shahab Shabani 10 posts 37 comments

Joojeh Kabab is the official food of Iranian parties and gatherings. It is delicious, really easy to prepare, and can be used as munchies, making it the perfect party food. Iranians usually gather around the grill, take pieces of hot chicken,…

Step aside foods, the king has arrived. Kabab koobideh is every Iranian child’s favorite. We all remember helping our fathers with the grill and getting sneaky bites of koobideh wrapped in a bread, soaked with delicious runny fat as a…

Every Iranian believes that their mom makes the best Ghormeh Sabzi in the world! Italy is famous for Pizza, Mexico for Tacos and Korea for Kimchi but Ghormeh Sabzi, the national dish of Iran is second to none. The combination of the sour…

Silk is one of the best examples of transition in evolution. One day the caterpillar stops its ordinary instinctive desire to feast on the leaves, hangs upside down from a twig, and magically forms a cocoon. The butterfly flies into its new…

Motoring Stupidity on a Global Scale, a Guaranteed (But Super-Fun) Disaster, the Unexpected, and the Greatest Adventure on Earth, none of these phrases can describe Mongol Rally the way it deserves. The Mongol Rally is an annual…

History of Alcohol in Iran The ability to consume alcohol may have helped our ancestors to survive. Some scientists believe that the ethanol in fermented fruits and our ancestors' ability to digest and metabolize the ethanol was a vital…

Koofteh Tabrizi is one of the most difficult, yet delicious foods of Persian Cuisine. The preparation takes time, the stuffings vary, and you need to practice the professional skill of making huge meatballs. The tomato sauce plays a crucial…

Persian Omelette is the White Knight, the savior, and the candle in the darkest night for single parents, college students, and the hungry or lazy individuals who hate cooking. The recipe is simple. Saute tomatoes and mix them with eggs.…

When a Persian mom wants to surprise her family or plan for an important dinner party, the only thing that comes to her mind is Fesenjan. The Persian Walnut Stew, Fesenjan, or Fesenjoon is the pride of Iranian cuisine. Sweet, sour,…

Free Tours in Iran 1. It’s Free! As the name yells out the most important thing about Free Walking Tours is that they are free! Although Iran is a cheap country, you don’t have to throw your hard-earned money down the drain right? Since…