 Gheimeh stew | |
| Alternative names | Gheimeh, Ghaymeh, Qeimeh, Qaymeh |
|---|---|
| Type | Stew |
| Course | Main Dish |
| Place of origin |  Iran (Ancient Persia) |
| Region or state | Fars, Ardabil, Qazvin, Bushahr and Kashan |
| Associated cuisine | Iran |
| Main ingredients | lamb, tomatoes, yellow split peas, onion, dried lime |
Gheimeh, Gheymeh, or Qeimeh (Persian: قیمه) is an Iranian stew (khoresh) consisting of diced mutton, tomatoes, split peas, onion, and dried lime, garnished with golden, thinly sliced crispy potatoes. The stew is sometimes garnished with fried eggplant and is usually served with white rice (polow).[1]
- ^ Shaida, Margaret (2018-04-10). The Legendary Cuisine of Persia. Grub Street Publishers. ISBN 978-1-911621-59-1.