Does growing your own sabzeh give you an anxiety attack? Worry no further!
Co-hosts, Bita and Beata are honored to be joined on the Modern Persian Food podcast by a special guest Naz Davarian in a special tutorial where Naz teaches how to grow sabzeh, also known as Persian grass, from start to finish. Sabzeh is one of the 7 symbolic items arranged on the Haft-seen table for Norooz, the Persian New Year, the sprouting of new life!
Sabzeh represents life, new life, renewal, rebirth, new beginning, celebration
What is growing sabzeh?: It’s germinating sprouts from dry seed
What are the seed options for growing sabzeh?: Lentils (looks like clovers), barley, wheat (looks like grass), mung beans, chia seeds (looks like clovers). Naz’s preferred seed to sprout is lentil.
Timing: start counting 14 days back from the turning of the season, Norooz this year is March 20th. The timing will vary depending on the climate you are in. If you want your sabzeh to stay fresh and green through the entire 13/14 day celebration, start a couple days “late”
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Referenced podcast episodes:
Episode 22: Norooz part 1: Prelude to Persian New Year and Charshambeh Souri
Episode 23: Norooz Part 2, Persian New Year Haft-Seen and Food
Episode 24: Norooz Part 3: Persian New Year Sizdah Bedar
Episode 44: Lentils
Dishes referenced:
Persian Frittata Koo Koo Sabzi
Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup
Article about Haft Seen Salad: Berkeley chef's childhood memories inspire dish for the Persian New Year
Follow Naz Davarian’s Instagram @bottomofthepot daily tutorials on growing your own sabzeh
Twitter: @bottomofthepot1
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Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food!
Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes
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