Zereshk

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Zereshk (زرشک) is the Iranian name for the dried fruit of barberries [link], widely cultivated in Iran. Iran is the largest producer of Zereshk and saffron in the world. Zereshk and saffron are produced on the same land and the harvest is at the same time. The southern part of Khorasan is the main area of Zereshk production. A garden of Zereshk is called zereshk e- stan. It has a sour taste and is often used in dishes involving chicken. It is usually cooked with rice and provides a nice meal with chicken or fish.

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