Persian Plateau & Isfahan
Aash-e Shalgham
A Persian soup of lamb, turnips and rice, seasoned with turmeric and cooked in a pan.
1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium
4
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
- medium
- 1
Mix ground meat with grated onions, salt and black pepper. Shape into small balls, and fry in oil until colour changes.
- 2
Add 4-5 glasses of hot water and split peas and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Wash turnip and rice. Peel turnip and cut into a few pieces. Add both to aash. Also add turmeric, salt and black pepper.
- 4
Mix well and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using fresh mint, wash and chop finely.
- 5
Fry mint in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and pour over aash when serving.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



