I ordered some torshi to go from a Middle Eastern restaurant that has a few Persian items. I never remembered seeing torshi before so I thought I’d see what it is. Well ... It seems like asking what pickles are ... there... (4 replies, last updated by Chefpaulo November 13, 2009)

I’m not happy with the store-bought versions I’ve found so I’m looking to make my own Persian mixed pickles (torshi). Does anyone have a recipe as well as tips regarding techniques? Thanks! (0 replies, last updated by Juniper July 3, 2006)

-out and it was in a silver Kronos gyros bag. Never tried torshi before and ordered a container to go. The torishi I tried was very chopped and green and difficult to identifiy what exactly is in it. There is a little crunch to... (5 replies, last updated by hhc April 12, 2009)

and you’re close). Canary has a great selection of kebab and stews (ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan, etc) but they have DIZI. Here, though, they grind it for you which is fine, although notas fun. Had this, and a side of the garlic... (11 replies, last updated by epop July 3, 2009)

for the pickles (torshi)... Darn! Rob (0 replies, last updated by Vital Information January 16, 2002)

The Rose Restaurant in Vienna is very informal Persian. You order at a desk and they bring the food to you. Fabulous tasty stews, tender lamb shank, as well as excellent kabobs. Torshi, mast-o-kir, bedamjen, roasted garlic, are... (2 replies, last updated by Steve June 9, 2007)

. Probably the best place overall is Shamshirry in Tysons Corner, which is kabobs plus rice dishes, mast-o-khir, torshi, badenjan, doogh. This place has a large Iranian following. Weekend lunches are packed with families. (2 replies, last updated by DanielK January 6, 2007)

Satisfying kebabs: kubideh (ground beef), lamb and chenjeh (chicken) — meaty, nice seasoning, could be a touch more moist, but that’s a quibble. Seer torshi (pickled garlic) had the expected heavy flavour, but should... (8 replies, last updated by limster April 6, 2007)

Yeah, I went there late this morning. I spoke some Farsi with the owner and he ended up giving me some free Persian tea. I bought sumac, senjed and some homemade torshi (Persian salsa/chutney). I’ll report on the torshi... (5 replies, last updated by rworange March 5, 2007)

Has your father tried Seer Torshi? It’s an aromatic and pungent Iranian condiment-garlic marinated with salt, peppers, and vinegar. Duke House of Kabob on Little River Turnpike in Alexandria sells a large jar for $7 or so.... (5 replies, last updated by KMango December 22, 2002)

I am not quite sure what you had seen at Noon-O-Kebab. I am familiar with few things that may be what you saw. First, is it the torshi. Torshi is the mouth puckering mix of pickles that looks a bit like giardinara. Although the... (14 replies, last updated by zim December 12, 2002)

stew, lamb shank, kabobs, torshi (chopped hot pepper pickles), roasted garlic, mast o khir (yogurt), stuffed grape leaves. (2 replies, last updated by Steve January 31, 2005)

I’ve never heard of torshak. Sounds really interesting though. I do know torshi is basically pickled vegetables. My aunt makes some great cauliflower torshi. There is a Persian paste that the stuff you describe reminds me... (8 replies, last updated by katkoupai April 10, 2007)

and tomato. A lamb stew, separated from its stock, pressed with the beans and vegetables it was cooked with, is meaty but winsome. Perfect with the sourness of torshi (persian pickles) and bracing leaves of mint and tarragon. The... (0 replies, last updated by limster July 3, 2007)

khir and torshi as well. Very limited menu. (9 replies, last updated by TerriS April 26, 2005)