tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post7937034615892461208..comments2024-03-14T22:39:17.777-04:00Comments on Turmeric & Saffron: Sekanjabin: A Sweet and Sour Ancient Persian Syrup and DrinkAzita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-91498591671253806892017-07-31T02:36:51.882-04:002017-07-31T02:36:51.882-04:00verjuice is also made in iran.verjuice is also made in iran.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-72183027918478385052017-07-05T15:23:33.824-04:002017-07-05T15:23:33.824-04:00I also remembering having this with many family me...I also remembering having this with many family members during summer nights in Iran.<br />Brings back the memories.skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843593739868710540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-7182794205618905312016-01-24T22:46:01.537-05:002016-01-24T22:46:01.537-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-15805842061437231322016-01-24T20:29:45.325-05:002016-01-24T20:29:45.325-05:00The honey version of this recipe is delicious!! I ...The honey version of this recipe is delicious!! I will be sharing this post for others to enjoy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766462782955599779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-55984544209595850232014-07-03T20:40:12.943-04:002014-07-03T20:40:12.943-04:00Is the second recipe more sour than the first one?...Is the second recipe more sour than the first one? It has quite a bit more vinegar, proportionally.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749841601789946454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-35987518252844214312014-06-29T13:01:03.291-04:002014-06-29T13:01:03.291-04:00Tracy, No, I have not. I think that the combinatio...Tracy, No, I have not. I think that the combination of lemon juice and sugar will make it taste more like lemon sharbat/sherbet.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-59510951239987155022014-06-20T16:47:20.380-04:002014-06-20T16:47:20.380-04:00Have you ever used lemon juice instead of vinegar?...Have you ever used lemon juice instead of vinegar? Just exploring the options. : )Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830846484547178906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-9351745907904297392013-07-25T18:07:26.745-04:002013-07-25T18:07:26.745-04:00Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I tried th...Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I tried this drink last week and loved it!Anuhttp://www.ourescapades.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-77755607196322369992013-05-06T03:07:05.157-04:002013-05-06T03:07:05.157-04:00Back in the late 70s/early 80s I had many Iranian ...Back in the late 70s/early 80s I had many Iranian friends at college. Often when I visited their homes I would receive this delicious drink in the summer (and much sweet tea in the winter)but I don't remember cucumber in it. Yesterday I was reminded of those times so I'm searching for a recipe and yours sounds great. <br /><br />Growing up in America my own mother used to mix vinegar, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-27304308996666166562013-05-05T22:10:23.575-04:002013-05-05T22:10:23.575-04:00Wonderful post. I've had Sekanjabin before (I ...Wonderful post. I've had Sekanjabin before (I do medieval recreation and it is a favorite at events) but never got around to finding a recipe. I'm going to be making this tomorrow.<br /><br />How much syrup does the recipe make?Maxwell M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02704318874771586640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-14011511586976312612013-05-02T15:59:47.204-04:002013-05-02T15:59:47.204-04:00I fell in love with this drink in an old artist ca...I fell in love with this drink in an old artist café in Teheran. Thank you so much for the recipe!lullabyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279171466634073105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-85137356846181257812012-09-27T15:40:30.771-04:002012-09-27T15:40:30.771-04:00I never knew Sekanjabin could/would be eaten with ...I never knew Sekanjabin could/would be eaten with lettuce the way you've described - it sounds delicious, I've only had it as a drink. I love the perspective you've given here! My friend's mom makes sekanjabin syrup for us to take on camping trips during the summer, she uses apple cider vinegar and chocolate mint from her garden and it's delicious :) Jen Hintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00540155018604680575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-76302164359335529452011-09-23T03:33:38.603-04:002011-09-23T03:33:38.603-04:00Hey Azita,
My name is Reza and been l cooking pers...Hey Azita,<br />My name is Reza and been l cooking persian food for a while now, love your blog it's a great Idea and hey its my idea but you came up with it first :)) jokes aside loved this recipe, just tired it and turned out quite well, just a tip, if you like to serve as an alcoholic drink in parties, little bit of spiced rum turns this drink into something WAY better than a mojito with Rezanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-17828801076368037332010-05-15T08:39:55.243-04:002010-05-15T08:39:55.243-04:00Morad, Thank you so much for visiting and commenti...Morad, Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. What a nice thing to do for your dear mother and I hope she likes it! Best wishes,<br />AzitaAzita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-64524136278057862732010-05-14T18:04:29.038-04:002010-05-14T18:04:29.038-04:00My mother is 73, she was 13 when she left Iran. Sh...My mother is 73, she was 13 when she left Iran. She asked me today to find a sekanjabin recipe as she was very pleased with the gormehsabzi I cooked lately following some internet recipes. Well, gormehsabzi is a famous dish, easy to find a recipe, but sekanjabin? I wasn't sure. But here you are with your great post. Thank you very much. Best wishes from Istanbul.moradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-78843928605824113662010-02-16T19:16:58.486-05:002010-02-16T19:16:58.486-05:00Very intresting post and recipe.Very intresting post and recipe.cmirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807087115864190797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-89231615569449129472010-02-12T19:03:09.897-05:002010-02-12T19:03:09.897-05:00Taste of Beirut, As I remember it, verjuice is mad...Taste of Beirut, As I remember it, verjuice is made with sour grapes but grape vinegar is made with ripe grapes.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-76355903250609267172010-02-12T05:40:12.316-05:002010-02-12T05:40:12.316-05:00Two very interesting and refreshing drinks!
Cheer...Two very interesting and refreshing drinks!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-75251357930325261682010-02-11T14:14:03.490-05:002010-02-11T14:14:03.490-05:00oh, what a unique and refreshing drink! I would l...oh, what a unique and refreshing drink! I would love to try this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-80889717595461856412010-02-11T09:06:23.243-05:002010-02-11T09:06:23.243-05:00Azita
I enjoyed your article tremendously. I love...Azita<br /><br />I enjoyed your article tremendously. I love reading especially about the family ritual! I was wondering if the vinegar your mom used to make is the same as the verjuice we make in Lebanon with sour grapes.<br />What a refreshing drink with cucumbers and mint! I love sour taste especially wit the undercurrent sweetness and the crisp cucumbertasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-33680069457070204972010-02-10T22:43:43.969-05:002010-02-10T22:43:43.969-05:00Thanks Shayma jan. Sikanjabeen with salt and peppe...Thanks Shayma jan. Sikanjabeen with salt and pepper! I've got to try this. Yes, I do the same for my kids, I think I'm turning into my mother!x<br /><br />Chow and Chatter, Thank you!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-67563506308928209682010-02-09T22:23:59.399-05:002010-02-09T22:23:59.399-05:00oh it sounds so refreshing love itoh it sounds so refreshing love itchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-10572305544375620172010-02-09T21:40:03.130-05:002010-02-09T21:40:03.130-05:00Azita jan, another gorgeous post! i was in awe whe...Azita jan, another gorgeous post! i was in awe when i read this as someone has been asking me for a recipe for sikanjabeen (which is how we call it in Pakistan, must be a corrupt version of the real Persian name) but I never got around to doing it. I love that you have written about it- i like how you use honey and white vinegar, in Pakistan, we use sugar, salt and pepper. so lovely to read aboutShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316092310251306421noreply@blogger.com