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Confectionery

Shirini Gerdooi

شیرینی گردویی

IR0204 Evidence: B — Officially supported Where it is eaten: Eaten across Iran

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Hands-on time
20 min (Estimated)
Makes
8 pieces (Estimated)
Kind
Confectionery
Where it is eaten
Eaten across Iran
Serving
35 g

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

Ingredients

Quantities below make about 8 pieces (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. Combine the dry ingredients, then gradually add the listed fat, eggs, or liquids.

  2. Mix only until a uniform dough or batter forms, then shape the pieces.

  3. Bake in a preheated oven or fry according to the listed cooking method until golden.

  4. Cool and finish with powdered sugar, nuts, or syrup as appropriate.

Cook's notes

Use fresh nuts with no stale aroma, and toast them gently if required. Over-toasted nuts can introduce bitterness.

Background

This sweet or dessert is known in multiple parts of Iran and, depending on the region, may appear at Nowruz, gatherings, nazri occasions, or everyday hospitality. Recipes and shapes can vary between households.

Nutrition

Serving: 35 g · Estimated
Energy220 kcal
Protein5 g
Fat12 g
Carbohydrate23 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: IR0204 · Evidence: B (Officially supported)

Open the source page https://visitiran.ir/fa/type/persian-foods