Fresh Herb Platter Sabzi Khordan Recipes

FRESH HERB PLATTER (SABZI KHORDAN)

Steps:

• Soak walnuts in cold water for 4 to 6 hours to make them tender, sweet, and more digestible; dry before using.
• Rinse and trim herbs and arrange on a platter. Add trimmed radishes and green on- ions, walnuts, and feta. Grind rose petals in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and sprinkle over feta. Crumble dried mint between your palms over feta, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
• Make ahead: Herbs may be prepped and chilled several hours in advance.
• *Find dried rose petals at Middle Eastern markets, Latino markets, spice shops, or online. Grind to a powder in a spice grinder before use.

FRESH HERB PLATTER (SABZI KHORDAN) RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Drain the feta and place it in a medium bowl. Grind the spices coarsely, if desired. Heat a small skillet over high heat. Add the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds, and shake the pan continuously until the spices start to release their aroma, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl and pour in the olive oil. Add a pinch of coarse salt. Swirl the spices in the oil and steep for a few minutes. Pour the mixture over the feta. You can even work it in with your hands, gently crumbling the feta, if desired. Wash and dry the herbs. Trim the stems, but leave them intact. Place the herbs on a large platter in a few fluffy piles. Place the walnuts on the platter, along with the radishes and lavash. Transfer the feta to the platter and garnish it with coarse salt. For a single serving, pick up a few stalks of herbs. Tear the flatbread into a manageable piece and stuff it with the herbs, walnuts, a small piece of cheese, and a radish or two. Fold and eat like a sandwich. Note: To remove bitterness from the walnuts, place them in a bowl, add boiling water to cover and a pinch of salt, and soak from 1 hour up to overnight. Before serving, drain and rinse until the water runs clear.

SABZI KHORDAN

Steps:

• Place the feta in the center of a platter and top with the caraway seeds. Arrange the walnuts on two sides of the platter. Arrange the arugula, cilantro, parsley, mint, basil, dill, tarragon and scallions on the platter, followed by the radishes, making sure each component is equally distributed on the platter so everyone has easy access to them.
• Serve with the bread. To eat, tear off a piece of bread, spread some feta on it, then top with walnuts and whatever other components you like.