SAEDNEWS: If you are tired of having the same breakfast every day, try Shirazi Nargesi Shish Andaz. This traditional dish is made with carrots, eggs, saffron, and pomegranate paste. With its unique flavor and numerous health benefits, it is a nutritious and delicious choice to start your day.
According to Saed News’ cooking section, Iran’s local breakfasts are filled with unique flavors and lesser-known recipes that are not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Shirazi Shish Andaz Nargesi is one of these authentic traditional dishes. Prepared with carrots, eggs, saffron, and pomegranate paste, it offers a distinctive combination of sweet, tangy, and rich flavors. For those looking for a light, nourishing, and different breakfast or dinner option, this traditional recipe can be an excellent choice.
Shish Andaz Nargesi is a traditional breakfast from Shiraz that is traditionally prepared with a special type of seasonal carrot known as “Nargesi,” which is commonly available during autumn and winter. This variety of carrot has unique flavors and is believed to have medicinal and antibacterial properties. If seasonal Nargesi carrots are unavailable, other flavor-enhancing ingredients may be used to recreate some of its characteristic taste.
Nargesi carrot: 1 piece
Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
Local or pasteurized butter: ½ tablespoon
Onion: ½ piece
Brewed saffron: 1 tablespoon
Pomegranate paste: 1 teaspoon
Eggs: 2
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
Wash and grate the carrot using the coarse side of a grater.
Finely dice the onion into small pieces.
Pour some oil into a pan and add the butter. Heat gently until the butter melts.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes soft and slightly golden.
Add half a teaspoon of salt while sautéing the onion to help it caramelize and develop a richer color.
Before the onions become fully fried, add the grated carrots and continue cooking until they become tender.
Add one-quarter teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of pomegranate paste to the carrots. Mix well, making sure the pomegranate flavor does not overpower the dish.
Stir in one teaspoon of black pepper to enhance the flavor.
Add one tablespoon of brewed saffron to give the dish its authentic Iranian aroma and taste.
Spread the carrot mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan. Carefully crack the eggs over the mixture.
Sprinkle a small amount of salt and black pepper over the eggs to reduce the typical egg smell and improve the taste.
Cover the pan with a lid and allow the eggs to cook. They can be prepared with soft, runny yolks or fully cooked yolks depending on personal preference.
Once the eggs reach the desired texture, transfer the Shish Andaz Nargesi to a serving dish and enjoy it warm.
If Nargesi carrots are not available, this dish can also be prepared with spinach. However, the flavor and texture will be different from the original Shirazi recipe, and the result will be closer to another traditional Iranian dish called “Spinach Nargesi.” To maintain the authentic taste of Shish Andaz Nargesi, using sweet, fresh seasonal carrots is recommended.
Shish Andaz Nargesi is a wholesome and flavorful Iranian breakfast made with eggs and a special type of carrot. The Nargesi carrot is valued for its unique taste and traditional medicinal benefits. With its combination of vegetables, protein, saffron aroma, and the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate paste, this dish represents the diversity of Iranian regional cuisine.
Have you ever tried Shirazi Shish Andaz Nargesi? What unique egg-based local breakfast is popular in your city or region? Share its name and introduce another traditional dish that deserves a place on this list.
