7 recipes for Nowruz to make a fragrant feast on Persian New Year
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While the specific items may vary, they traditionally include sprouted wheatgrass (sabzeh), which symbolizes rebirth; oleaster or wild olive (senjed), representing love; an apple (seeb), meaning beauty or well-being; a pudding made of germinated wheat (samanu), for strength; the spice sumac (somagh), which represents the sunrise; vinegar (serkeh), for patience; and garlic (seer) which stands for medicine and health. A goldfish in a bowl of water, painted eggs, candles, tulips or hyacinths, gold coins and a book of poetry or a copy of the Quran may also be on the table.
Perhaps the most crucial element of the celebration is the meal served on the eve of the equinox. Piles and piles of herbs are picked, washed and chopped, the freshest fish is procured, long-grain rice is soaked, and sweets are made or purchased. Here are 7 dishes to make for your Nowruz table.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 4:00 pm