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Āsh & soup

Mashhad Sholeh

شله مشهدی

IR0106 Evidence: A — Directly documented Where it is eaten: Razavi Khorasan

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Hands-on time
35 min (Estimated)
Plan ahead
8 h
Makes
4 servings (Estimated)
Kind
Āsh & soup
Where it is eaten
Provincial
Serving
400 g

Cooking time is not documented in the source, so it is not shown.

Ingredients

Quantities below make about 4 servings (Estimated)

Quantities and nutrition on this page are estimates unless the source gives measured values.

Plan ahead. Soak dried legumes in advance; Soak grains/legumes in advance; Soak rice before cooking (traditional method)

How this kind of dish is made

The source documents this dish but not a method specific to it. The steps below describe how dishes of this kind are generally made.

  1. Soak the dried legumes in advance and drain before cooking.

  2. Cook the soaked legumes and grains until partly tender.

  3. Combine with water or stock in a large pot.

  4. Add herbs, noodles, meat, or the dish-specific ingredients at the appropriate stage.

  5. Simmer gently, stirring regularly, until thick and fully cooked.

  6. Adjust seasoning and serve with fried onions, mint oil, kashk, or the traditional garnish.

Cook's notes

Stir frequently during the final thickening stage to prevent scorching. Add the spices gradually so they do not become harsh or overpowering.

Background

Mashhad Sholeh is a defining food of Mashhad and has an especially important role in Muharram and large-scale nazri cooking. Its rich combination of legumes, meat, and spices is characteristic.

Nutrition

Serving: 400 g · Estimated
Energy495 kcal
Protein28 g
Fat18 g
Carbohydrate55 g

Where this comes from

Dish-specific official Visit Iran page supports the record; Grade A does not certify laboratory nutrition.

Record: IR0106 · Evidence: A (Directly documented)

Open the source page https://visitiran.ir/cuisine/shole-mashhadi