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Yogurt and Persian Shallot Dip (Mast-o Musir)

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Photo of a bowl of PersianShallot Yogurt.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce

I think of Persian shallots like truffles—they grow wild in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, and have to be found and dug out of the earth by dedicated artisans. Their flavor is like a cross between elephant garlic and regular shallots. This lovely, simple dish is great to have in your fridge at all times (it will keep, covered, in the fridge, for a week). It goes to perfection with eggs and every kind of kabab, adding a wonderful and distinctive flavor to any dish it accompanies.

Ingredient Info

Dried Persian shallots (musir) are available in Iranian markets and online. Edible dried rose petals are available in Iranian markets, some specialty tea shops, and online.

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