There are very few places in Hong Kong where you can find Iranian food, and even fewer people who introduce it.
And if there is, opinions are sharply divided. Some say Iranian food is delicious, while others—like me—find traveling in Iran to be quite a challenge because the food is dry, the cola is overly sweet, the desserts are sweeter than sweet can be, and the bread and rice are drier than the local weather. I originally thought only street food was like this, but after eating at several Iranian homes, I found that what I had there wasn’t much better...
First, let me briefly introduce Iranian eating habits and traditions. Iranians usually spread something like a picnic mat on the floor when eating at home, so many families don’t have dining tables or chairs, making their homes look rather minimalist.
Then let me introduce Iranianstaple foods.
The staples here are【rice】and【bread】.
Iranians eatwhite rice, and it’s also popular to dye a small portion of the rice yellow with saffron, often mixed with dried fruits or served with butter.
Iranians eatbread, which is a type of dry, long-lasting baked good with little moisture. Every neighborhood has its own bakery, and the shapes of the bread vary. The best is the freshly baked bread, which turns very dry after sitting out for a while. Bread is often eaten with nut pastes, berry jams, cheese, or tomatoes.
Common and classic Iranian dishes also includeChelowkabab (grilled meat)
DIZI(made by stewing lamb, tomatoes, onions, beans, etc., and mashed before eating)
tah chin(a cake-like, square-shaped rice dish)
Kashke Bademjan
This dish is made with whey and eggplant. It doesn’t look appealing and has a strong flavor, with a heavy milk/cheese taste.
Personally, I feel that Iranian food has very strong spice flavors, the staples are dry, and even when the dishes have sauce, it’s too watery to mix well with the rice. The meats are also grilled until very dry. So, if you’re like me and planning to travel in Iran for over two weeks, my little tip is to go for fast food (pizza, burgers), or have some chocolate and drink milk to keep your energy up...
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