Lavashak

In Episode #38, co-hosts Beata and Bita talk about a single ingredient Persian snack called lavashak.  Lavashak is Farsi for fruit leather (or fruit roll-ups) and is traditionally made from scratch. It is also available from Middle Eastern/international markets or from visitors bringing it over from Iran.   Most common single ingredient lavashak (fruit leather) flavors:   Plum (or sour green plum, in Farsi gojeh sabz) Cherry or sour cherry Apricot Any stone fruit Variations include tangerine, blueberry, and fruit combos   How to make traditional lavashak from scratch or home made: Use any stone fruit Add to a pot and cook down until soft and mushy Strain off the pits and the skin of the fruit Spread the cooked and strained pulp of the fruit in either sheet pans or plates Sun dry Carefully peel off the tray or plate using a knife to lift up the edges Lay onto parchment paper or plastic wrap to either cut into strips or to roll up   Modern forms and methods: In candy shape and size  Dried in a dehydrator Dissolved into stews or on top of meats as a sort of fruit bouillon!   Ways to enjoy lavashak Plain With salt   Ask the Beats! Bita and Beata are ready to field any questions and to explore special topics of interest to you.  Simply email them at [email protected] or message them through Instagram @modernpersianfood   Resources and recipes from this episode:   All Modern Persian Food episodes can be found at: https://modernpersianfood.com/episodes/ Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: https://beatseats.com Co-host Bita Arabian blog: https://ovenhug.com   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio