Iran's traditional food

Iran's national food list is long. Rice is a staple served at most meals. Fresh Vegetables are used in either stews, salads, or soups served with the rice. Lamb is used as a primary meat with Chicken being second and then near the coastal regions Fish is the principal meat.

It is a complex, time consuming, and very flavorful cuisine that is very similar to all Mediterranean foods. Freshly baked breads are enjoyed by every family each morning with hot tea and jam, it is also used with other meals. Torshi is used as a standard side dish with most evening meals. Torshi is picked vegetables made similar to other vinegar based pickles. Tea is served hot most of the day and evening. It is enjoyed with sweets and also served as an offering to any guests arriving at one's home.

Street foods would be skewers of grilled meats served with fresh pita breads and other daily flat breads. Yogurt dressing and grilled tomatoes are served with these flat breads and meats.