Sekanjabin Persian Syrup

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #35, co-hosts Bita and Beata break down a simple, versatile syrup known as sekanjabin in Farsi.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ingredients in sekanjabin syrup</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">White wine vinegar</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Honey (or sugar)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Fresh mint leaves</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How this special syrup is enjoyed in Persian cuisine</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Kahoo sekanjabin</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Leafs of romaine lettuce (rolled up)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dipped into sekanjabin syrup and eaten as a sort of deconstructed salad</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sharbat eh sekanjabin</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">A non-alcoholic drink made with boiled honey (or sugar) and water, a simple syrup, fresh mint, and grated cucumber (optional)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Other versions of Sharbat include sour cherry, lemon, and basil seed or chia seeds</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Modern versions of sharbat eh sekanjabin</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Served as a cocktail with a splash of vodka (a Persian mule!) and a carbon