Bastani | Persian Ice Cream

<p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #34, co-hosts Bita and Beata dream of rich, decadent, flavorful Persian ice cream known as Bastani in Farsi.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unique attributes to Bastani</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Saffron and rose water</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Frozen chunks of cream</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Pistachio nuts</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unique attributes of Persian ice cream sandwiches</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lightly sweetened, thin, crispy wafers</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Where to find ice cream sandwiches </span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">International/middle eastern markets</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">DIY make at home Persian ice cream platter sandwiches</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other frozen Persian treats</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Faloodeh - frozen vermicelli noodles laced with lime juice and cherry syrup</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How it’s served</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Solo or “makhloot” meaning mixed in Farsi - mixed with Persian ice cream, half and half</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Carrot Ice Cream Floats - in Farsi Ab Haveej Bastani</span></