Pomegranates | Anar

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #52, co-hosts Beata and Bita talk about many facets of how pomegranates are an important part of Persian culture from unique dishes to literature and art.  Tartly sweet and delicious, pomegranates are beautiful and delicious in many forms.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fresh Pomegranates</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Deseed a pomegranate</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Traditional method - cut/score the tough outer skin or peel, divide into the natural segments and pick out the fruit around the tiny seeds called arils</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">De-seed with the underwater method (see video link in show notes)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Purchase pre-packed and de-seeded - note, shorter shelf life</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other forms of pomegranate used in Persian cuisine</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Pomegranate molasses - more sweet</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Pomegranate paste - more sour</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dishes using pomegranate molasses and/or paste</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Fesenjan/Fessenjoon | Chicken Walnut and Pomegranate stew</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Asheh Anar | Pomegranate Soup</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Regional dishes (such as those touched on by Omid, The Caspian Chef)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Modern takes on using Pomegranate</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><sp