Ice cream in Iran is made with rosewater which gives it a sweetness not found in American ice cream. Rice pudding is made in HUGE pots and distributed to friends and neighbours on religious holidays. This pudding is yellow from saffron and is usually decorated with sprinkled cinnamon and sliced pistachios. Rice A main staple of the Iranian diet, rice was served to us for lunch and dinner. At a few meals we had plain rice as well as rice with vegetables.
Persian rice is different from American rice since it is boiled and then steamed.
The fried rice in the bottom of the pot, considered a delicacy, quickly disappears from the plate. Not being much of a rice eater at home, I have to admit I did get tired of having it at almost every meal. Each lunch and dinner consisted of rice and salad as well as a main dish and a basket of greens. The main dish was usually chicken, lamb, eggplant, or beef. We also ate Persian versions of spaghetti, pizza, and lasagna.