Khoresht (Stews)🍋Citrus Tart & Smoky Dried Lime (Limoo)

Gheymeh

خورشت قیمه سنتی با سیب‌زمینی سرخ‌کرده، لپه و لیمو عمانی

This is the Persian recipe for Khoreshte Gheymeh, which is a stew that is poured over rice and has tiny cut up pieces of stew meat (gooshteh gheymehee) –hence the name of the stew!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hour 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 min
Servings
4-6 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Gheymeh
The Authentic Sofreh Pairing

In Persian tradition, dining is a harmony of hot and cold temperaments (Garm o Sard). Serve this dish alongside:

Chelo (Steamed Basmati Rice)TahdigSalad ShiraziMast-o Musir
🍋The Art of Ja Oftadan

Slow-Simmered Harmony: In Persian cuisine, a great khoresht must "settle into itself" (ja oftadan). Bloom aromatics slowly over gentle heat, pierce dried limes (limoo amani) before simmering, and let the stew bubble gently until the natural oils glisten on top.

Ingredients

مواد لازم
Servings Stepper
4 servings
Unit System
Prep ready: 0 of 12

Step-by-Step Instructions

طرز تهیه
1
Brown meat and onions: In a medium or large pot, sauté chopped onions in oil until tender and translucent. Add the tiny cut-up pieces of beef, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Brown for a few minutes, then add 2 cups water, the pierced dried limes, lime powder, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Cover and simmer on medium heat.
2
Sauté split peas: In a separate frying pan, heat a little oil over medium-low heat. Add the rinsed split peas and sauté them for 5 to 10 minutes. (If you skip this step and add the split peas raw, they will mash up and lose their shape in the stew!).
3
Combine and simmer: Pour the sautéed split peas into the stew pot and stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 45 minutes until the peas and meat are perfectly tender. Stir in the bloomed liquid saffron.
4
Fry potato matchsticks: Slice the potato into thin French-fry style matchsticks. Rinse in cold salted water and pat dry. Fry in hot oil until crisp and golden; drain on paper towels.
5
Assemble and serve: Spoon the rich red Gheymeh stew into a serving bowl. Top generously with the crispy golden shoestring fries right before serving so they stay wonderfully crunchy. Serve with saffron basmati rice! 🙂
More From the Sofreh

More in Khoresht (Stews)

View all Khoresht (Stews)
Khoresht-E Baghala Ba Goosht (Lima Bean Stew With Meat)
خورشت باقلا با گوشت
Khoresht (Stews)

Khoresht-E Baghala Ba Goosht (Lima Bean Stew With Meat)

I typically make Baghali Polo ba morgh (Lima Bean Rice with Chicken), also referred to as Shevid Baghali (Dill and Lima Bean Rice). Of course instead of chicken you can always serve the dish with stew meat. This time I decided to try Khoresht-e Baghala ba Goosht. Its a bit different… but in a very good way.

20 mins prep2 hours 30 mins cook
Medium
Khoresht-E Nokhod Sabz (Green Pea Stew)
خورشت نخود سبز سنتی با گوشت و رب گوجه‌فرنگی
Khoresht (Stews)

Khoresht-E Nokhod Sabz (Green Pea Stew)

This Khoresht is very similar to Khoresht-e Loobia Sabz (Green Bean Stew), except its made with Green Peas instead. Its simple to make and is served with rice.

20 mins prep1 hour 15 mins cook
Easy
Khoresht-E Havij (Carrot Stew)
خورشت هویج تبریزی با آلو و زعفران
Khoresht (Stews)

Khoresht-E Havij (Carrot Stew)

I found this recipe and thought I would try it. Its a bit different than Havij Polo (Carrot Rice), and can be made to be sweet, sour, or a combination of the two.

25 mins prep1 hour 15 mins cook
Medium