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Other savoury dishes

Torshi Liteh

ترشی لیته

Also called: Eggplant Liteh

IR0686 Evidence: B — Officially supported Where it is eaten: Eaten across Iran

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Hands-on time
30 min (Estimated)
Plan ahead
2 h
Makes
4 servings (Estimated)
Kind
Other savoury dishes
Where it is eaten
Eaten across Iran
Serving
50 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. Grill or cook the eggplants, then cool and drain them completely

Method

  1. Grill or boil the eggplants, peel them, and squeeze out the excess liquid.

  2. Mash the eggplant thoroughly with a knife or masher.

  3. Add the dried herbs, grated garlic, spices, and salt.

  4. Work in the vinegar gradually until the mixture reaches a spoonable consistency.

  5. Pack into clean jars, top with vinegar, and seal.

  6. Keep in a cool place for at least two to three weeks to mature.

Cook's notes

Drain the eggplant thoroughly and always keep a layer of vinegar over the pickle to prevent mold; use a dry spoon.

Background

Torshi Liteh is one of the most common Iranian home pickles, typically made in late autumn as part of putting up preserves for the winter.

Nutrition

Serving: 50 g · Estimated
Energy35 kcal
Protein1 g
Fat1 g
Carbohydrate6 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: IR0686 · Evidence: B (Officially supported)

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