Ardabil foods

Tasting the famous and original foods of any city is one of the obligatory acts of travel. Especially the traditional foods of Ardabil, which are both very delicious and very diverse.

Ardabil has a mountainous climate. In the half of the year, cold weather and rain and snow dominate this region. Therefore, a unique nutritional pattern has been formed according to the climate of the region. In fact, many dishes of Ardabil are all consistent with the principles of nutrition in the cold season and the available facilities. At the top of the traditional foods of Ardabil, we can mention Qara halva (black halva). It is apparently considered a type of halva and dessert. But in the past, it was difficult to find food in winter, and the native people used halva as the main food.

The local foods of Ardabil are among its tourist attractions, which few travelers know about. So, to get to know these delicious foods, do not miss reading this article.

Pichagh Gheymeh

Pichagh is a delicious stew that is specially prepared for gatherings and offering tables. Due to its high protein content, this food helps in general strengthening and increasing the body’s energy. It is considered an excellent option for athletes and growing children. It contains vitamin B12, iron and folic acid, and therefore increases red blood cells and cures anemia. As a result, it is useful for pregnant women.

Mutton, sliced ​​almond, onion, egg, saffron, tomato paste, salt and turmeric, stew spices, ground pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and broth or lemon juice are the ingredients.

Keshmesh Polo

Ardabili Keshmesh Polo (steamed rice with raisin) is different from other cities of Iran. But Ardabil’s Keshmesh Polo has a special method that makes it one of the traditional dishes of this city.
In addition to its unique properties, raisin polo has a sweet and delicious taste, and for this reason, it is very popular among the people.

It is made by rice, milk, water, raisin and some spices.

Wash the rice, pour milk and water in the pot on the rice and finally add salt and oil as needed. Then put the pot on the gas flame until the water and milk evaporate. Before boiling the rice, put the raisins on its surface so that it cooks with the steam of the rice.

Reshte polo ba Gheisi

Reshte Polo is kind of steamed rice which is served with apricot (gheisi). This food is cooked in different cities. For this reason, many people do not know that the origin of this food is Ardabil. The history of Reshte Polo goes back to other cities such as Kermanshah and Mashhad. Of course, the most important thing is that this food is completely an Iranian food.

Ingredients of this dish are rice, apricot (qheisi), minced meat, raisins, onion, saffron and dates without seeds. To prepare it, you should pour the rice in boiling water and after a few minutes, add the noodles to it. After the noodles are soft, we have to drain the rice and noodles. Then steam the rice.

Kotlet

One of the different features of Ardabil cutlet (kotlet) from other cutlets is the absence of eggs in it. The ingredients of this delicious food are minced beef, minced mutton, potato, onion, coriander seed powder, salt, red pepper, olive oil and butter.

To make this food you should grate onion and potato and take their juice. Add coriander seed powder, salt, red pepper and minced meat to onion and potato. Then mix well and knead. Put some butter and oil in a pan and put it on medium heat. Take the size of a tangerine from the cutlet mixture. Shape it with your hands and fry it in oil. You can serve the cutlet with bread, pickles and chopped vegetables.

Kabab Kasei

Bowl Kebab or Kabab Kasei is one of the most delicious foods of Ardabil, which consists of a mixture of chicken, meat and liver.

Kabab Kasei is a regular menu item in Ardabil restaurants. This kebab is one of the traditional dishes of Ardabil and is served in its traditional restaurants. Bowl kebab or Kabab Kasei can be served both with bread and rice. There is no special occasion to cook it and it can be served at any time.

Fillet and minced meat, chicken breast, sheep heart and liver are the ingredients. You should also add green and bell peppers as well as oil and spices.
Spices and oils.

In the first step of preparing the kebab bowl, the fillet meats are turned into little pieces. The second step is to prepare grilled chicken. After that, the pounded kebab is prepared, and finally it is the turn of liver and gallows.

After preparing the ingredients for all the kebabs, they are skewered and grilled. You can also skewer pepper, garlic, mushrooms and tomatoes. After cooking the kebabs, they empty the skewers into a bowl. Ardabil bowl kebab is ready and now you have to decide which of the kebabs in the bowl you want to start with!