Persian Nuts

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #55, co-hosts Beata and Bita explore the world of nuts in reference to Persian culture and cuisine.  There are many varieties of nuts and seeds seen in Persian appetizers, baked goods, and dried fruit and nut mixes.  They are enjoyed plain and simple as a snack and also used often to add color and texture to dishes as a sort of garnish or topping.  Nuts are a super nutritious snack and both the Beats love using them in many dishes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Persian pistachios, in Farsi known as “pesteh”</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Extra large nut means</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Plain, roasted, marinated in citrus and/or saffron</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Shelled and slivered - can be found ready to use as a garnish, bright green color, in some Persian or middle-eastern markets</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Examples of dishes with slivered or chopped pistachios as a topping or garnish</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Shirin polo/jeweled rice</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tahcheen</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Adas polo</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Persian ice cream sandwiches</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Persian Trail Mix | Ajeel</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Walnuts (gerdoo in Farsi) and Almonds (badoom in Farsi)</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;