Foods of Fars province

Shiraz is a city in Fars Province that the scent of oranges and the scent of its plants can be felt from miles away. The unique nature of this province and the rich culture and art of its people can be seen in the local cuisine of Fars province. The amazing variety of flavors and colors in Shiraz delights foreign tourists as well and is one of the main reasons for the fame of Shiraz in terms of tourism. According to the Tourism Research Center of Fars Province, there are about 250 types of food and flavors in Fars Province. It shows the artistry of the people and the generous nature of this province.

In tasting the pleasant taste of the local cuisine of Shiraz, you will feel distinct signs of the fruit orchards, aromatic plants of the plains, and the strong livestock and agricultural industry of Fars Province. The different taste and freshness of the food shows the health and nutrition of the food of this city. In this article, we have collected some of the most popular and delicious local dishes of Shiraz. Stay with us.

Kalam Polo Shirazi

Kalam Polo or Cabbage Polo is a popular and delicious food that is cooked in different ways throughout Iran. But its origin is belonged to the city of Shiraz. This delicious dish is a combination of cabbage, rice, vegetables and various spices. The unique combination of vegetables in this dish has no resemblance to other Polos with vegetables. The presence of this vegetables makes the taste of the food more pleasant and delicious.

The cabbage that is used in Kalam Polo Shirazi is lunar cabbage, which is also called rock cabbage or cauliflower. We suggest that you don’t leave Shiraz without eating its famous cabbage polo.

Dopiaza Alo

Dopiaza Alo is one of the traditional dishes of Shiraz, which is very convenient to make. Alo Means plum in Persian, contrary to its name, there is no mention of plum in this food. In the beautiful dialect of Shirazi, potato is called plum or alo.

The ingredients are potato, onion, salt, pepper and turmeric. This dish is suitable for days when you don’t have the time and patience to prepare a meal. So, you can prepare this dish quickly and prepare the number of potatoes for the number of people.

Dampokht

Dampokht is another delicious dish of Shiraz, which is usually cooked in different ways in different parts of the country. This delicious dish is the mixture of rice with different vegetables and meat which is so nutritious. This food is made of all kinds of meat (chicken, lamb or veal), rice, garlic, onion, lunar cabbage or leaf cabbage, various vegetables, carrots, lentils, beans, salt, pepper and turmeric. The delicious taste of this dish is among the flavors that you will never forget.

Kofte Holo

Kofte Holo or Peach meatball is one of the traditional and delicious Iranian dishes, which origin belongs to the city of Shiraz. The reason why this meatball was named peach meatball is because of the appearance of this delicious meatball resemble with peach fruit. This food is made of minced, carrot, chickpea flour, onion, brewed saffron. dry mint, lemon juice, sugar, plums, raisins, walnuts, salt, black pepper, turmeric and oil.

Plum, walnut and raisin is placed in the middle of meatballs mixture and shape it into a kofta shape with the hands.

Shekar Polo

It is a traditional, authentic and Iranian food that is usually served in important events such as weddings or mourning, along with lamb or mutton. If you are also a fan of sweet dishes, you will definitely love this delicious food from Shiraz. To prepare this Shekar Polo, local people use rice, sugar, orange slices, orange peel or tangerine peel, almond and pistachio slices, rose water, saffron, salt, oil and turmeric.

Havij Polo

Havij Polo which means Carrot Polo, like cherry polo, is an original dish of shiraz. Some people don’t like this delicious mixed polo because of it has a slight sweet taste. But by removing sugar from its main ingredients, you can reduce the sweet taste of this delicious polo. Havij Polo is made with little meatballs, chicken or even without these ingredients. But it is mostly made by chicken.

To make this food you need Iranian rice, onion, chicken, carrots, sliced ​​pistachio and almond, orange slices, sugar, water, barberry or raisins, salt, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, brewed saffron and liquid oil.

Havij Polo is topped with saffron rice and the mixture of barberry, pistachio and almond slices. It is usually served with pickles and Shirazi Salad.

Yakhni Nokhod

Yakhni Nokhod is the chickpea broth that has a unique taste. Mutton, peas, red beans or pinto beans, tomato paste, onion, salt, turmeric and black pepper, boiling water, tomato, potatoes are the needed ingredients to make this nutritious food.