Description
Khoresh Rivas, or Persian Rhubarb and Herb Stew, is a savory dish that combines the tangy bite of rhubarb with fresh herbs like parsley, mint, and scallions, creating a refreshing yet comforting stew perfect for spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 bunch mint, finely chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
2 to 3 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cooked white beans (like cannellini or great northern beans)
1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
2 cups water or vegetable broth
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sugar (if rhubarb is too tart)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add the chopped parsley, mint, and scallions to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for 3-4 minutes until the herbs are wilted and fragrant.
- Stir in the rhubarb and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked white beans, lemon juice, and water or broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 25-30 minutes until the rhubarb is tender but not mushy.
- Taste the stew and adjust seasoning. If the rhubarb is too tart, add a little sugar to balance the flavor.
- Serve the stew warm with steamed rice or flatbread.
Notes
Frozen rhubarb can be used; just thaw and drain it well before adding to the stew.
If fresh mint isn’t available, substitute with dried mint at half the amount.
The stew can be made ahead and stored in the fridge; the flavors develop after a day or two.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
