Join us as we explore the world of tomatoes in Persian cuisine! From fresh salads to soups and stews, tomatoes are a staple ingredient in many delicious dishes. Discover the different forms tomatoes come in - fresh, stewed, sauce, and paste - and how they play a vital role in Persian cuisine. We'll be chatting about salad Shirazi, a refreshing Persian salad that's like a Persian salsa fresca. Plus, don't miss our discussion on grilling tomatoes - skewered and whole - on the barbecue or stovetop. And also our favorite layered rice dishes and khoreshes with tomato as one of the key ingredients.    In the second part of the episode, we share our favorite cooking shortcuts and efficiency tips in the “Ask the Beats” segment. Learn how to save time with prepped ingredients like ground walnuts and cooked beets, as well as using ready-made Jarred khoresh. We also discuss the convenience of canned beans and a rice cooker to speed up the cooking process. Listen in to learn more about these time-saving hacks and how they can help you create delicious Persian dishes with ease. Take our listener survey! It’s quick and a great opportunity for you to let us know how we’re doing and what you’d like to hear in the future. Here is the link: LISTENER SURVEY! All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio