{"id":316,"date":"2025-10-20T16:38:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T16:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingen.saffrona.eu\/?p=316"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:21:05","slug":"persian-saffron-dishes-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saffrona.eu\/en\/persian-saffron-dishes-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron on the Menu: Persian Flavors Shine in New York\u2019s Eshel Restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Manhattan\u2019s Upper West Side, the newly opened Eshel Restaurant<\/strong> is introducing New Yorkers to the rich flavors of Persian cuisine \u2014 and saffron is at the heart of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the highlights are the Jeweled Rice (Morasa Polo)<\/strong>, a dazzling dish that combines rice with candied orange peel, barberries, raisins, pistachios, almonds, and saffron \u2014 each grain shimmering with golden color and aroma. It\u2019s not just food; it\u2019s Persian artistry in a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another standout is the Jujeh Saffron Chicken Skewer<\/strong>, marinated in saffron and grilled to perfection, with the bone left in for extra tenderness. Its golden hue and rich aroma capture the essence of Iran\u2019s national spice.
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The restaurant\u2019s menu also features traditional Tahdig with tomato and split pea stew<\/strong>, Koobideh kebabs<\/strong>, and Lamb chops<\/strong>, reflecting the diversity and depth of Persian cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through places like Eshel, saffron continues its journey \u2014 from the fields of Herat and Khorasan to the heart of modern cities \u2014 symbolizing cultural exchange, flavor, and beauty on every plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd17 Original review: \u201cJeweled Rice, Saffron Skewers and the Case for Eating Out at Eshel\u201d by Nati Burnside, June 19, 2025.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


You can cook this dish tonight \u2014 if you have real saffron
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