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Nutritional Values
300kcal
5gProtein
40gCarbs
15gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥜 Nuts
Bastani Sonnati
How to order / say it
Say it
بستنی سنتی — [baas-ta-nee son-na-tee]
Order
A scoop of Bastani Sonnati, please.
Locally
لطفا یک بستنی سنتی میخواهم
Say locally
Traditional Persian ice cream flavored with saffron and rose water.
Why try it?
More than just a dessert, Bastani Sonnati captures the essence of Tehran's indulgence in aromatic sweets, showcasing the artistry of its dessert culture.
How it tastes
Creamy and fragrant, with a rich saffron flavor cut by the subtle floral notes of rosewater, often enriched with crunchy pistachios.
Origin & History — first documented: 1940
Developed in the 20th century in Tehran, this ice cream has become symbolic of Persian sweets, celebrated in cafes and street corners alike.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 500 ml milk
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🧂 1 g saffron
- 50 ml rosewater
- 🥜 50 g pistachios
Method
- 1 Infuse saffron in warm milk.
- 2 Mix sugar with milk and saffron, heat gently.
- 3 Add rosewater, churn and freeze.
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