Persian · appetizer
Sabzi Khordan (Fresh Herb Platter)
Sabzi Khordan (Fresh Herb Platter) reads herbaceous 6.4, salinity 4.8 and nutty 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian appetizer, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Herbaceous 6.4 · Salinity 4.8 · Nutty 4.6 · Richness 3.6 · Umami 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 3.0 · Earthy 2.9 · Floral 2.5 · Sourness 2.4 · Allium 2.1 · Sweetness 2.0 · Bitterness 1.8 · Citrus 1.7 · Marine & Briny 1.2 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Fruity 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 1/2 cup fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh radishes
- 4 spring onions
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 4 oz white feta cheese
- 4 pieces flatbread
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 134.4 kcal, 5.7 g protein, 8.3 g fat, 11.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Wash and dry all herbs and radishes thoroughly.
- Arrange them in a fresh, abundant pile on a platter alongside chunks of feta and walnuts.
- Serve at room temperature with warm flatbread as a meal opener.
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