A special evening celebrating the start of Nowruz (Persian New Year). An opportunity to be immersed in the culture of
Iran and learn more about the history, the people and this significant celebration.
Cooking with Chef Sayeh
The Menu
The Nowruz feast involves a lot of food! Family and friends gather around the table and enjoy dishes made with lots of herbs, representing new life and spring.
Persian cocktail
Nan-o panir-o sabzi: An appetizer of Bread, Cheese, Nuts and Fresh Herbs. This dish represents prosperity.
Kuku-sabzi: An egg and herb dish similar to a frittata. The eggs and herbs represent fertility and rebirth.
Aash Reshteh: A noodle soup with herbs and garlic mint sauce. The noodles in the aash are said to symbolize the many winding paths that
Sabzi polow ba mahi: Rice with fresh herbs and fresh fish. The fresh herb rice represents rebirth, fish represent Anahita, one of the angels of water and fertility.
Dessert: Persian Ice Cream Sandwiches
Class Level: All Levels Class Format: In person demo with the opportunity to be hands-on
DC Cooking School offers a complimentary Persian cocktail upon arrival and you are welcome to bring your own wine to this delicious culinary adventures.
Price: $ 150.00
