Persian Stews in Dubai Creek Harbour

Slow Food from a Persian Kitchen

Some dishes are made quickly. Persian stews are not. A khoresh is cooked slowly, for hours, until the herbs, the meat and the sauce become one. It is the food of Persian homes: the pot that sits on the stove all afternoon and fills the house before anyone sits down to eat.

At Le Flamant Rose on the Dubai Creek Harbour promenade, the Persian half of our menu keeps that tradition. Next to the French classics and the charcoal grill, there is a short list of slow-cooked dishes.

Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi

Ghormeh Sabzi is often called the national dish of Iran. It is a herb and lamb stew, deep green and gently sour, with a long-cooked flavour that is hard to find outside a Persian home. Ours is served with Persian rice, the way it is eaten at a family table.

If you have never tried Persian food, this is a good place to start. It is rich without being heavy, and the herbs make it taste fresh even after hours on the stove.

Khoresh-e Gheymeh

Gheymeh is the warmer, rounder cousin. It is a split pea and lamb stew in a tomato-based sauce, mild and comforting. It is also served with Persian rice. It is a good choice if you prefer gentler flavours.

Ghormeh Sabzi or Gheymeh?

If this is your first visit, here is a simple way to choose. Pick Ghormeh Sabzi if you like fresh, herby and slightly tangy flavours. Pick Gheymeh if you prefer something milder and warmer, with the gentle sweetness of tomato and the softness of split peas.

Coming as two? Order one of each and share. That is how most Persian families would do it anyway.

Mahicheh and Gardan: Slow-Cooked Lamb

For something larger, our grand platters include two slow-cooked lamb dishes:

• Mahicheh, a slow-cooked lamb shank

• Gardan, a slow-cooked lamb neck

Both are cooked until the meat is tender enough to come away from the bone with a fork. They sit in our Mehmooni section, a Persian word for having people over, so they are made for sharing.

Soup-e Jo to Begin

Before a stew, many Persian meals start with soup. Soup-e Jo is a Persian barley soup, soft and warming. It sits on our starters list next to French onion soup, which says a lot about the two kitchens we cook from.

What to Eat with a Persian Stew

A khoresh is never eaten alone. These are on our menu to go with it:

• Persian rice. Our rice list includes Persian and basmati rice, and fava bean and dill rice.

• Yogurt. Our yogurt selection includes Mast-o-Musir, yogurt with Persian shallot.

• Salad-e Shirazi, a fresh cucumber, tomato and onion salad that cuts through the richness.

To finish, the Chai Khaneh, our Persian teahouse for two, is a quiet way to end a slow meal.

How to Eat a Persian Stew

There is no strict rule, but there is a custom. The rice goes on the plate first, and the stew is spooned over it a little at a time, so every bite has both. A spoonful of yogurt on the side cools things down, and a forkful of Shirazi salad keeps each mouthful fresh.

Take your time. A stew that took hours to cook is not meant to be rushed.

A Persian Finish

If you would like to stay in the Persian mood for dessert, our pâtisserie has two good choices: the Crème Brûlée au Safran & Cardamome, a French classic scented with saffron and cardamom, and our Sorbets « Sharbat », in sour cherry, rose & lemon, and saffron. See them all on our dessert menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Ghormeh Sabzi and Gheymeh?

Both are slow-cooked lamb stews served with Persian rice. Ghormeh Sabzi is built on herbs, so it is green, fresh and gently sour. Gheymeh is made with split peas in a tomato-based sauce, so it is milder and rounder.

Are the Persian stews served with rice?

Yes. Both stews come with Persian rice. You can add a side from our rice list, such as fava bean and dill rice, and a yogurt such as Mast-o-Musir.

Can I order Persian stews for delivery in Dubai Creek Harbour?

Yes. We deliver across Dubai Creek Harbour. Message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 541 1497 to order.

A Calm Table by the Creek

Our stews are served in the dining room and on the terrace facing the Creek, from 8 AM to 1 AM every day. The terrace is pet-friendly, and dogs are welcome inside too. The restaurant is in Dubai Creek Residences, North Tower 1, with free parking next door.

See the full food menu, read more about our French-Persian kitchen, or find us. To book a table or ask about a dish, message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 541 1497.

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Dubai Creek Residences North Tower 1, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai

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