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Other savoury dishes

Nargesi Esfenaj

نرگسی اسفناج

IR0048 Evidence: B — Officially supported Where it is eaten: Eaten across Iran

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Hands-on time
20 min (Estimated)
Makes
4 servings (Estimated)
Kind
Other savoury dishes
Where it is eaten
Eaten across Iran
Serving
250 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.

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. Cook or chop the main ingredients and remove excess moisture.

  2. Mix with egg, seasonings, and any binding ingredients.

  3. Shape into portions or spread the mixture evenly in a pan.

  4. Fry on both sides or bake until set and golden.

  5. Drain briefly and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cook's notes

Prepare and measure all ingredients before cooking so the steps can proceed without interruption. Match the heat to the cooking method and recheck seasoning before serving.

Background

This dish belongs to the broader Iranian culinary repertoire and is prepared across the country with family and regional variations. Its cultural identity is tied more to home tables, gatherings, or everyday cooking than to a single local origin.

Nutrition

Serving: 250 g · Estimated
Energy370 kcal
Protein23 g
Fat22 g
Carbohydrate20 g

Where this comes from

Official documentation strongly supports the dish or geographic attribution, but all recipe fields are not traceable to one dish-specific official recipe page.

Record: IR0048 · Evidence: B (Officially supported)

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