Bean meat

Bean meat: traditional and popular Iranian food

Bean meat is one of the traditional and popular Iranian dishes, which is prepared with a combination of meat, beans, vegetables and fragrant spices. Due to its delicious and nourishing taste, this dish is cooked in many regions of Iran and served on various occasions.

Why bean meat?

 * Unique taste: the combination of meat, beans, fresh vegetables and aromatic spices gives the bean meat a unique and unforgettable taste.

 * Nutritious and energizing: bean meat is rich in protein, fiber and various vitamins and is considered a complete and nutritious food.

 * Suitable for all seasons: bean meat can be prepared both in cold and hot seasons and can be served as a main dish or appetizer.

 * Traditional and authentic food: Bean meat is one of the authentic Iranian dishes that has a long history and is prepared in many different ways in many regions of Iran.

Types of bean meat:

 * Isfahani bean meat: it is the most famous type of bean meat, which is prepared with mutton or veal, white beans, aromatic vegetables and rice.

 * Kashani bean meat: This type of bean meat is similar to broth and is cooked with white beans, lamb and vegetables.

 * Shirazi bean meat: this type of bean meat is prepared with mutton, pinto beans, tomatoes and special spices.

Main ingredients of bean meat:

 * Lamb or veal

 * White beans or Chiti

 * Vegetables (leek, parsley, fenugreek)

 * Rice (optional)

 * Onion

 * garlic

 * Spices (turmeric, black pepper, salt)

How to prepare (briefly):

 * Soak the beans the night before.

 * Fry the meat with onion and garlic.

 * Add beans, vegetables and spices to the meat and cook with water.

 * If desired, add rice to the ingredients.

Important points:

 * To prepare a delicious bean meat, it is better to use fresh and high quality meat.

 * Chop the vegetables enough so that their flavor spreads well in the food.

 * You can add a little cinnamon or saffron to the bean meat as you wish.