Bring zest and vivacity to your culinary creations with our premium Persian delicacies
Once Upon a Field
Hi, I’m Parya Zaghand.
While I think of myself as an Aussie, I’m also proud as punch of my Iranian heritage. So much so, in 2013, I created a business built around the mouth-watering delicacies of Persia; bringing you flavours of the real Iran. I wanted to create a space at the table for the golden-petaled spice: Persian Saffron.
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Strengthen, support and share
Food is the pivot point of Persian culture; essential to everything we do, say or think. We keep stories alive to connect you to the cultural and culinary history of the cuisine and illustrate how these magnificent ingredients are used in different parts of Persia. From how cumin seeds are picked, and pomegranates are de-seeded to the Samovar-specific way of brewing Black Persian Tea. Then it’s your turn to weave these colours, flavours, crunch and munch into your food creations.
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In Persia, food is life
Food is the feather in the cap of Persian hospitality; sharing your bounty is an essential Iranian belief. During breakfast, we debate what’s for lunch, and at lunch, we make plans for dinner. Food in Iran is anything but ordinary; every ingredient combines to create something spectacular. Spicy, but never hot, fragrant, flavourful, complex and textural.
Read moreAmplify your culinary concept, garnish up a storm, add some intense colour, elevate your senses and experiment with our exotic ingredients. Enhance complexity and balance, and tell stories through your food creations. Whether you’re buying bulk, you’re a chef or a serious home cook – browse our Persian products to top up on your favourite staple or try something new.
Choose your flavour adventure
Our rainbow range of ingredients will colour your creations and make aromas and textures shine. Add dimension to your dishes by using saffron, barberries, rose products, dates or pistachios. Elevate your offerings and give your guests Persia on a plate with these extraordinary ingredients.
Nourish your body and soul with delicious dishes, a bounty of sides and a bowl of fresh fruits or nuts piled impossibly high like Persians do it. Rich in history, stories, contrasting landscapes and diverse climates, customs and culture, Persia is a melting pot of ingredients, flavours and cooking methods. Create a sweet Faloudeh (frozen noodles immersed in Rose Water syrup, topped with lime juice and sour cherry jam) or Tahchin(Saffron layered rice cake) from scratch, and invite your favourites to share a real Persian feast.
Ingredients 6 cups water, + extra for saffron 3-1/2 cups superfine sugar 2 cups lemon juice 2 quarts ice cubes 1 teaspoon saffron threads *8 oz. Vodka may be added to make this an alcoholic drink Method In small stock pot, bring the water to a full boil. Set aside. In a sauce pan, melt […]
by Shadi at Unicorns in the Kitchen Learn how to bloom saffron once and forever. This technique is a no-fail and has been in Persian families for the longest time! There is so much you can do with bloomed saffron! This beautiful mystic spice is the star of many Persian dishes, and I’m going to […]
Ingredients 1.5 oz premium vodka 2.5 oz pineapple juice (freshly extracted, or you can blend fresh pineapple in a blender and strain) 1 oz saffron syrup 0.75 oz lemon juice Method Combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add about 1/16 teaspoon of […]
Ingredients Honey, 1 cup Vanilla bean, half, finely chopped Cinnamon stick, 1 Freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon Saffron threads, small pinch Lemon zest, 3 strips white pith removed Vodka, 3 cups Method Put the honey, 125 ml (1/2 cup) water, the vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, nutmeg and saffron in a saucepan and bring just […]
Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced shallots 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and minced 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 cups dry white wine 4 pinches of saffron threads 4 pounds small mussels 1/2 cup plus 2 […]
Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 lbs frozen or fresh cauliflower florets ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 5 cups of water or vegetable broth 20 saffron threads Method To make Sumac oil add 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp […]
by Shadi at Unicorns in the Kitchen Learn how to bloom saffron once and forever. This technique is a no-fail and has been in Persian families for the longest time! There is so much you can do with bloomed saffron! This beautiful mystic spice is the star of many Persian dishes, and I’m going to […]
Ingredients 75 g unsalted butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp milk 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 3 Granny Smith apples, peepled, cored, cut into wedges 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Pouring cream, to serve Method Preheat […]
Ingredients 1.5 litre milk 2 tsp cornflour 1 pinch saffron 8 cardamom pods 50 g caster sugar 10 g pistachios, chopped, plus extra to serve 2 tbsp honey, plus extra to serve Method Combine 100 ml of the milk with the cornflour in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle in the saffron and […]
Ingredients 1 seedless orange, washed and halved with seeds removed 1 lemon, washed and halved with seeds removed 3 tangerines or mandarins, washed and halved with seeds removed 1/2 tsp saffron 1 cup sugar 6 eggs 1 tbs vanilla extract 2 cups almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbs melted butter 1/4 cup honey […]
Ingredients 1 cup caster sugar pinch (generous) of saffron 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 pears (preferably beurre bosc), peeled, halved, cored 200 ml thickened cream 10 star anise 350 g milk chocolate, broken into small pieces 2 tbsp brandy icing sugar, to dust Pastry: 230 g plain flour 2 tbsp caster sugar 110 g unsalted […]
Ingredients 140 grs plain flour 60 grs sugar 9 grs baking powder Pinch of salt 3 eggs, separated 60 grs canola oil 80 ml water 1 tsp lemon peel ¼ tsp ground cardamom 8 strawberries or raspberries (sliced and optional) 25 ml whipping cream 60 grs fine sugar A good pinch of saffron 1 tbsp […]
Wherever you look, Persia is a mix of past, present and future. Experience the bustling bazaars and see the changing colours of the folded ochre mountains, the purple pop of saffron fields and minaret-silhouetted skylines. Everywhere you go, you’ll encounter warm, welcoming faces; feasting in a restaurant, walking the dynamic streets or admiring the ornate ceilings in a mosque. Smells of spices and baking bread lie thick in the air, while girls giggle, sing and weave. Iran is safe, friendly and warm; sharing tea in a Persian home is “Hospitality” defined. It’s an all-sensory experience set to a soundscape of awakening prayer calls, rattling teacups and bubbling water-pipes. Go where life is alive!
By Franz Scheurer The first time I went to Iran was to photograph the saffron and barberry harvests and I loved the place so much I went back… and I will be going back, again. Iran, portrayed as the baddie by western propaganda is nothing like it’s painted by malice and jealousy. What the west […]
By Jessica Stewart Persian Architecture Bursting with rich history, Iran’s architecture helps weave a tale of the country’s long, Persian culture. Decorative tile work and ingenious feats of engineering are hallmarks of Persian architecture throughout the centuries. And with twenty UNESCO World Heritage Sites, there is no shortage of monuments to visit. From elaborate mosques to […]
By Neil from Commisceo-Global First – How do we pronounce Ta’rof? Before getting into the cultural nitty gritty, lets first get the pronunciation right. If you’re British say “ta” (as in thanks) followed by “roff”. If you’re American, say “tar” as in the black gooey stuff, followed by “off” as in ‘get off’. If you’re […]
by Shadi at Unicorns in the Kitchen Learn how to bloom saffron once and forever. This technique is a no-fail and has been in Persian families for the longest time! There is so much you can do with bloomed saffron! This beautiful mystic spice is the star of many Persian dishes, and I’m going to […]
BY ELLIE CLEARY on Epicureandculture.com Think about travelling to Iran and your mind might jump to the country’s beautiful mosques, Silk Road Caravanserais and desert scenes. Compared to its architectural wonders, the food in Iran barely gets a look in. But that doesn’t mean that food and gastronomy are not a huge part of Iranian culture. […]
By Franz Scheurer The first time I went to Iran was to photograph the saffron and barberry harvests and I loved the place so much I went back… and I will be going back, again. Iran, portrayed as the baddie by western propaganda is nothing like it’s painted by malice and jealousy. What the west […]
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