RICE DESSERTS

The Persian way of cooking rice is unique in Middle Eastern cuisine 25. SHOULEH ZARD and involves washing and steaming, resulting in light and fluffy rice. £2.50 We only use top quality Basmati rice to get the best out of our dishes. Traditional Persian rice pudding dessert of saffron, slivered almonds, V / VE / GF / DF All of our rice dishes are rosewater, cinnamon and cardamom. Served chilled. V / CONTAINS NUTS 17. SAFFRON RICE £2.00 26. LAYEH – CHOCOLATE DESSERT Fluffy Persian basmati rice cooked with saffron. £3.50 Rich chocolate dessert of chickpea pastry base and chocolate ganache 18. ZERESHK POLO topped with orange, mahalabiya white custard, rose petal and nuts. £2.50 V / CONTAINS NUTS Fluffy basmati rice with barberries and saffron. DRINKS 19. BAGHALI POLO £2.50 27. DOOGH Fluffy basmati rice cooked with fresh dill, broad beans and saffron. £1.95 A healthy traditional drink of yogurt, soda water mint and salt. 20. LUBIA POLO V / GF £2.50 28. ANAR – POMEGRANATE JUICE Basmati rice, cooked with green beans, tomatoes, spices and saffron. £2.50 SIDES Freshly pressed pomegranate, angelica syrup and still mineral water. V / VE / GF / DF Add some small sides to accompany your main dishes.

21. ZEYTOON PARVARDEH 29. GRAPEFRUIT TONIC £2.50 £1.95 Marinated , molasses, lemon, , walnuts and . Pink grapefruit juice, slimline tonic water and orange blossom syrup. V / VE / CONTAINS NUTS V / VE / GF / DF

22. CHIPS 30. SOFT DRINKS (330 ML) £2.50 £1.00 V / VE / GF / DF Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta and mineral water.

23. FLATBREAD Please kindly note that despite our best efforts, traces of allergens £1.80 and nuts may be present in our dishes. V

24. LAVASH BREAD Our dishes can also be purchased cold, for enjoying at a later date. £2.20 Ask for details in-store. Find our modern dishes and fusion specials in-store and online daily: Thin Persian bread ideal for dips. 0191 591 0615 modernpersiankitchen.co.uk V MODERNPERSIANKITCHEN.COM 0191 591 0615 / 81 New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AQ NOOSHE JAN! STARTERS 7. TAHDIG – CRISPY RICE & 12. SAFFRON CHICKEN £4.50 £5.50 Our Persian starters are made for sharing with family and friends. Traditionally we eat a selection of warm and cold dips with fresh Our favourite! Crisp, crunchy golden saffron and yogurt rice from Tender pieces of marinated grilled chicken breast skewers served salad and flatbread. Small tapas portions are the best introduction the bottomof the rice pot, topped with vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi in a sauce of yoghurt, creme fraiche, saffron with a hint of . to Persian cuisine. or Gheimeh stew. Recommended side - Baghali polo V / GF GF Traditional bread served separately. 8. SALAD OLIVIEH - POTATO SALAD 13. MARAKESHI - BRAISED BEEF 1. KASHKE BADEMJAN – AUBERGINE DIP S £3.20 / M £4.50 / L £5.80 £7.90 £4.50 One of the most popular Persian salads; creamy potato with shredded Tender slow braised chunks of beef cooked with apricots, plums, Roasted aubergine puree topped with caramelised , fried garlic, chicken, carrots, peas, boiled eggs, mustard, dill pickled cucumber. spices and roasted butternut squash with a rich pomegranate molasses mint oil, kashk, almond and pomegranate seeds. V / VE / CONTAINS NUTS Mixed with oil and homemade lemon mayonnaise. glaze. Recommended side - Saffron polo CONTAINS EGGS, CREAM & MUSTARD GF / DF / CONTAINS CELERY & NUTMEG 2. MIRZA GHASEMI – TOMATO DIP 9. SHIRAZI SALAD - LIGHT & FRESH SALAD £4.20 KHORESHT S £2.80 / M £3.80 / L £4.80 Grilled smoked aubergines, free range eggs, tomato and garlic dip. Persian (Khoresht) are slowly braised, so that the flavours V / GF / CONTAINS EGGS Shirazi is a popular Persian salad originating from Shiraz in southern of the ingredients are intensified in a subtle and delicious sauce. Iran. It consists of chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, sweet peppers, Traditionally our stews are eaten with a side of fluffy rice. 3. DOLMEH - STUFFED VINE LEAVES onions, celery and mint. Finished with sumac, and young Rice and sides sold separately. Vegetarian and vegan options of £3.50 grape juice. all our khoresht dishes available. V / VE / GF / DF / CONTAINS CELERY Vine leaves stuffed with lentils, split peas, rice and fresh herbs, cooked and served with preserved lemons and garlic with a hint of chilli glaze. 14. GHORMEH SABZI 10. MAZEH - MIXED STARTER PLATTER V / VE / GF / DF £6.90 S £8.90 / L £15.90 Persia’s most popular stew of diced lamb, aromatic mixed herbs, 4. BAGHALI HUMMUS - CHICKPEA DIP A pick and mix platter of some of our favourite starters; Mirza leeks, chives, spinach, fenugreek, red kidney beans and dried limes. £3.20 Ghasemi, Kashke Bademjan, Dolmeh, Salad Olivieh, Laboo and Recommended side - Saffron rice A smooth and silky puree of tahini, chickpeas, broad beans, fresh Baghali Hummus. Served with ratatouille style peppers, flatbread V & VE OPTION WITH GRILLED TOFU AVAILABLE / GF / DF lemon juice, roasted garlic, herbs and olive oil. and mixed salad leaves. V / VE / GF / DF / CONTAINS SESAME 15. GHEIMEH BADEMJAN MAINS £6.50 5. LABOO - BEETROOT DIP Our mains recipes have been carefully crafted over years to make Finely diced tender cuts of beef, split yellow peas, dried limes, £3.50 succulent, tender and aromatic dishes. Combining flavoursome tomato cinnamon and saffron. Topped with crispy thin potato chips. Velvety dip of ground walnuts, roasted garlic and beetroot bound ingredients with quality meats to ensure a perfectly balanced dish. Recommended side - Saffron rice together with creme fraiche and sesame paste. V & VE OPTIONS AVAILABLE / GF / DF All rice and sides sold separately. V / GF / CONTAINS NUTS & SESAME

11. KEBAB DIGI - MEAT PATTIES 16. FESENJAN 6. MAST O KHIAR - GARLIC YOGHURT £6.20 £7.50 £2.80 Juicy patties of ground beef and lamb, poached in a sauce of fresh A Persian classic of ground beef meatballs, sweet and sour sauce Thick yoghurt mixed with grated cucumber, mint and Persian tomatoes, green beans, herbs and spices. Topped with potato discs. of pomegranate molasses, roasted walnut puree and plantain. shallots. Topped with rose petals. Recommended side - Saffron rice Recommended side - Saffron rice V / GF V & VE OPTIONS WITH CAULIFLOWER AVAILABLE / CONTAINS NUTS / GF / DF GF / DF