The local dishes of Gilan, like the traditional dishes of other cities in our country, have been influenced by the agricultural and animal husbandry products of the northern region. Gilan cuisine is very diverse in terms of taste and appearance, so that it is considered one of the tourist attractions of Gilan, along with the sights of Gilan. Therefore, if you plan to travel to this region, you must taste these foods. If you also believe that food is one of the tourist attractions, join us. In the following, we will get to know the most delicious local dishes of Gilan.
🔸 Faithful; The best local food of Gilan;
Baghlakatouq is one of the most popular and delicious traditional dishes of Gilan. The combination of fresh northern beans with dill, garlic and egg gives this traditional Gilani dish a soft texture and unique taste. This dish, which is also called bean stew, is usually served with northern rice.
🔸 Mirzaghasemi; Gilan's most famous traditional food
Mirza Ghasemi is one of those dishes whose immense deliciousness has made this dish to be cooked in almost every city. This issue causes that there are different recipes of this dish in different parts of Iran.
However, everyone admits the fact that Northern Mirzagasmi has something else to say and its taste cannot be compared to other Mirzagasmi. In the preparation of this dish, grilled eggplant, garlic, eggs and tomatoes are used, which is a very good choice for those who have restrictions on meat consumption.
🔸 Sour kebab; Gilani Barbecue;
It is impossible not to mention sour kebab when mentioning the local dishes of Gilan. The sour and very delicious taste of this kebab is due to flavoring the meat with aromatic northern vegetables (chuchag), olive oil, walnuts, sour pomegranate seeds and pomegranate paste, which makes it the first choice of barbecue eaters. So, if you are interested in eating red meat, you must try this delicious dish during your trip to Gilan.
🔸 Pomegranate stew; Gilani Fusanjan stew;
Pomegranate bij stew, which is also called Anavij pomegranate and Fasanjan vegetable, has the same shape and image as Fasanjan stew. This dish is usually seen on the Yalda night tables of the people of the north, and in the northern regions, cooking this dish is part of the Yalda night ceremony. In the preparation of this dish, local vegetables Khalwash, Chuchag vegetables, minced meat, tomato paste, onion, walnuts and turmeric are used.
The taste of Anar Bij is sour like most of the local dishes of Gilan due to the presence of pomegranate paste and local northern vegetables. . Using ground walnut and cooking it for a long time and at a low temperature is one of the most important keys to the deliciousness and durability of this local dish of Gilan.
🔸 Sour stew wash; Gilan's local stew;
Sour wash stew is another Gilani stew that is sour because of the presence of sour wash vegetables or sorrel clover in it. This food is traditionally cooked in special dishes called "Gamaj". This clay dish makes the taste of the raw ingredients of this dish better.
To prepare sour wash, use cilantro, beetroot, mint, chochag, local vegetables, onion, plum paste, eggplant, garlic, tomato, and chicken or fish. will be Local vegetables, eggplant, garlic, and plum paste are used to enhance the taste of chicken or fish in Sour Wash stew.
🔸 Plum stew; Gilani's popular food;
Another local dish of Gilan is Masma plum stew. In preparing this stew, chicken or sheep meat, sugar, black plums and gheesi are used. This stew has a delicious sweet and sour taste due to the presence of sugar, black plums and sour plums. Usually, this stew is prepared with chicken meat, but you can also use mutton. The reason behind the deliciousness of Alu Mesma stew is the lack of water in this stew and the use of local northern chicken.
🔸 Garlic; A simple but delicious stew;
If you like to eat garlic and you are not afraid of smelling your mouth, you should definitely try garlic roe. Garlic roe is one of the traditional dishes of Gilan, which is prepared with fresh garlic leaves, eggs, cobs and duck meat. The great taste of the duck meat and the green color of the garlic leaves make this dish look like a northern painting. Although you may be able to prepare this delicious stew in your city, the original taste of garlic can only be found in the green and pleasant city of Gilan.
🔸 Gilani Shami; Traditional and pleasant food;
As its name suggests, Shami pickle has a sour taste, which is due to the presence of orange juice in it. This dish is usually served with bread, but eating it with rice is also not without grace. A mixture of minced meat, vegetables, potatoes, and orange juice is used in the preparation of Shami Gilani pickle. This food should be fried in oil like cutlets.
🔸 Gomaj Gilani Kebab; A delicious meal in earthenware;
Gammaj Kebab can be considered one of the most popular dishes in Gilan province. Gamaj kebab is cooked in clay dishes called Gamaj, that's why this dish is called Gamaj. This local dish of Gilan owes its special and unique taste to a local and aromatic vegetable called Chuchag, which grows in the north of our country. Chochag is used in many traditional dishes of Gilan, such as cultivated olives and seasonings such as Dalal and Haft Bijar pickles. To prepare Gomaj Kebab, you need mutton, walnuts, and pomegranate paste, in addition to Chochag vegetables. This dish should be kept on a low flame for a long time to be firm and delicious.
