Fresh Herb Platter (Sabzi Khordan)
A traditional Persian appetizer platter featuring an aromatic mix of fresh herbs, spice-infused feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and radishes, served with lavash bread. This refreshing dish combines different textures and flavors for a delightful start to any meal.
Ingredients
- •8 ounces feta cheese
- •1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- •1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- •1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- •⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 pinch Coarse salt, such as Maldon salt, fleur de sel, or kosher salt
- •2 bunches whole fresh herbs
- •1 bunch scallions
- •2 cups walnuts
- •6 whole radishes
- •1 package Lavash or other flatbread
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Drain the feta and place it in a medium bowl. Grind the spices coarsely, if desired. Heat a small skillet over high heat. Add the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds, and shake the pan continuously until the spices start to release their aroma, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl and pour in the olive oil. Add a pinch of coarse salt. Swirl the spices in the oil and steep for a few minutes. Pour the mixture over the feta. You can even work it in with your hands, gently crumbling the feta, if desired.
10 min
- 2.
Wash and dry the herbs. Trim the stems, but leave them intact. Place the herbs on a large platter in a few fluffy piles. Place the walnuts on the platter, along with the radishes and lavash. Transfer the feta to the platter and garnish it with coarse salt.
15 min
- 3.
For a single serving, pick up a few stalks of herbs. Tear the flatbread into a manageable piece and stuff it with the herbs, walnuts, a small piece of cheese, and a radish or two. Fold and eat like a sandwich.
2 min
