Sabzi khordan — literally "eating greens" — is the Persian tradition of serving a plate of fresh herbs, walnuts, feta cheese, and radishes alongside every meal as both a digestive condiment and a palate cleanser. It is the most universal element of Iranian table setting — present at every meal from the simplest home cooking to the most elaborate wedding feast. Understanding sabzi khordan as a technique (not merely a salad) reveals how it completes Persian cooking.
The sabzi khordan tradition — its composition and its functional role.
PERSIAN CULINARY TRADITION — DEEP EXTRACTION