RSSIranian Flatbread | Naane Sangak with Basil and Bulgarian Feta
October 15th, 2009 by Dawn, Co-founder of Rouxbe
This snack is the bomb! I love love love it! It is simple and easy…and it makes me want to cry a little bit, every time I eat it (in a good way). It only takes a few minutes to prepare. Simply take some warm Persian Flatbread (or Naane Sangak)…some fresh basil and top with it with some fresh Bulgarian white cheese (very similar in taste and texture to Greek feta).
I buy my flatbread at this little Persian market here in Vancouver (however it is becoming more and more common in many grocery stores, it is even sometimes available at Costco). The lady that works at this particular store says this combination of bread, basil and cheese, is a common snack for Persian people.
On a side note: Once I started doing some research about the bread, I realized that is sometimes referred to as “Iranian Bread” that got me to wondering…where is Persia? I guess I am just confessing that I didn’t really know that Persia is a part of Iran.
After doing a bit more research, I discovered that I was not the only one that did not know this. Darren Barefoot (who just happens to be a local Vancouver guy, small world) recently did a post called “Where is Persia, and What Language Do They Speak There” – for those of you that are interested.
In doing my research I also discovered a blog called (eatclub) Vancouver (also a fluke that it is in Vancouver) – they have some good pictures and information on this bread as well.
This bread is so versatile, it is great with almost anything, it great warmed up and served with hummus and char-roasted roasted red peppers and it’s even good plain (okay I still like the butter and salt on it). Trust me, once you have tried this bread you will be hooked!
For tips on how to heat it and eat it…here is a recipe for Naane Sangak with Fresh Basil and Bulgarian Cheese.
Ciao for now
dawn
Hi,
I am a big fan of your recipes and as an Iranian, I am so glad your are introducing this bread. you have to try this bread with koobideh (persian Kabab) and Roasted Tomatoes.
Cheers
I love it too…… I have eaten it with meals! Nice posting
Oh….Persian kabab with roasted tomatoes…that sounds delicious. What is the kabab like? Do you have a recipe?
Dawn,
Given the hate mongering and negative opinions of Iranians in America, we prefer to be called Persians. This defuses tensions easily, since most people in the West are usually ignorant of ancient history.
This way we can size up the person and steer the conversation safely.
Other than tha,t we love Rouxbe. If you try Afghan naan with lamb kebabs, you’re in for a treat!
Today , you made me realy crying and i am in tears now , i miss it realy and i do not get it here in India !