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Mirza Ghasemi — traditional dish from Rasht, Iran
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥290kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥚 Eggs

Mirza Ghasemi

How to order / say it
Say it میرزا قاسمی — [meer-zah gah-seh-mee]
Order I'd like Mirza Ghasemi, please.
Locally لطفا میرزا قاسمی می‌خواهم.
Say locally

A smoked eggplant dish mixed with tomatoes and eggs.

Why try it?

Mirza Ghasemi represents the bold flavors of Rasht, showcasing a blend of smoky eggplant and rich tomatoes. It's a staple that brings Rasht's garden produce to your plate.

How it tastes

It offers a smoky, savory taste with a creamy texture, often garnished with garlic and fragrant spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the Qajar era, attributed to Mirza Ali Asghar Khan, this dish became iconic in Rasht as a way to highlight the region's love for eggplant and tomatoes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 2 large eggplant
  • 🥕 3 medium tomatoes
  • 🧄 5 cloves garlic
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Grill the eggplants until the skin is charred, then peel and mash.
  2. 2 Sauté the garlic in olive oil until golden, add tomatoes and cook until soft.
  3. 3 Add mashed eggplant, season with salt and pepper, cook until combined.
  4. 4 Crack the eggs into the mixture, stir until scrambled and cooked through.
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