Advieh-berenj

Advieh berenj, or simply advieh, is a spice blend primarily used in rice dishes. It is a classic Persian spice blend that comes in various compositions, such as Indian garams and Moroccan ras el hanouts.

This advieh berenj is a variation on the famous adviehs of the highlands, to which pistachios and saffron are usually also added. In the, considered the standard of classic Persian cuisine The legendary cuisine of Persia Margaret Shaida gives the following classic recipes:

• green cardamom
• pistachios
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• saffron
• rose petals and
• some sugar

The use of rose petals originates in the northwest of the country and the Persian plateau. This advieh mixture gives rice dishes a characteristic aroma when the advieh is sprinkled over the rice grains while the rice is steaming (!)

Scent and taste

Our Advieh Berenj follows the classic recipe, with the addition of a warm accent in the form of nutmeg. Saffron and pistachios are omitted—often already included in the recipe—but can of course be added according to your own taste. The aromas of this Advieh are best appreciated when prepared as described above. while steaming the rice is added, and not, as is often suggested, used as a topping for steamed rice, as you would with a Japanese furikake, although that is of course possible.

Suggestions for use:

• during the preparation of rice:
• Persian rice (berenj) with a crispy crust (tahdig)
• Persian pilaf (polov)

Features:

• This Advieh Berenj contains: cinnamon, nutmeg, green cardamom, cumin, black pepper, lemon myrtle, turmeric and rose petals,
  
• contains no preservatives, sugar, or salt,
• origin: classical Persian cuisine (Iran, Iraq)
  

Allergen information

• This Advieh Berenj has been carefully crafted in the United Kingdom.
  

Assortment

• available in glass and stand-up pouch
• Larger quantities on request

Gift packaging

• The jar is available in tasteful gift packaging, consisting of a cube box filled with black tissue paper.
• For an overview of our other gift packaging, please refer to the section. gift packaging
  

Save:

• Store your advieh koresht in a closed package.
• preferably store in a dark, dry and cool place
• batch **256 - best before June 2027 (06-2027)
• This expiration date is an indication.