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 Khoresh karafs | |
| Alternative names | Khoresht |
|---|---|
| Type | Stew |
| Place of origin |  Iran |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Meats, vegetables, spices |
Khoresh (Persian: خورش) or Khoresht (Persian: خورشت, Sorani Kurdish: خۆرشت) is a generic Iranian term for stew dishes in the Iranian cuisine, Afghan cuisine, Tajik cuisine and also Kurdish cuisine. The word is a substantive of the verb khordan (Persian: خوردن) "to eat" and literally means "meal".
It generally refers to different stews in Iranian, Afghan, and Kurdish cuisine, and is typically served beside pilaf (rice). In Iranian cuisines, there are many different khoresh with many unique ingredients. Vegetarian khoreshes are common. Iranian stews use desired amounts of saffron to give a distinctive and fragrant taste. The most popular khoreshes in Iranian cuisine are gheimeh, ghormeh sabzi and fesenjan.