The tools that shape taste

Persian food is a labor of love, and these tools make it joyful, more precise, and more delicious. You don’t need every one of them to get started but over time, they become like trusted friends in the kitchen.

Be sure to visit https://theveganpersiankitchen.com/tools and browse all of the below tools to create any recipe in this cookbook.

Nonstick pots in various sizes for steaming rice. Cooking times will vary based on the size of the pot you use. For instance, a tall, narrow pot may require a longer cooking time than a wider and shallower pot. A straight-sided pot makes a more attractive dish than one with curved sides when making rice cake dishes such as Lubia Polo and Tah Chin. The straight sides also allow the tadig to slide out of the pot easilyOur Amazon pick

We recommend a large pot for mounding rice 6 quarts), and a smaller pot for making lubia polo, tahchin, etc. 3 quarts).Compare 6-quart nonstick pot options

Bowl scraperOur Amazon pick

Box grater for grating onionsOur Amazon pick

Candy thermometerOur Amazon pick

Cookie stampOur Amazon pick

Dish towelsOur Amazon pick

Extra-large (14-inch) nonstick or good quality frying pan for caramelizing onions and sautéeing sabzi. Too many ingredients piled into a frying pan that's too small will steam your ingredients, not brown and caramelize them.Our Amazon pick

Food processorCompare food processor options

Goosht Koob A wooden food masherOur Amazon pick

High-powered blenderCompare high-powered blender options

Ice cream makerCompare ice cream maker options

Large colanderOur Amazon pick

Large chopping knifeCompare chopping knife options

Large cutting boardOur Amazon pick

Large platters for serving riceOur Amazon pick

Large stainless steel bowls for washing greens and moreOur Amazon pick

Long, flat, stainless steel skewers for grilling vegan kabobs, tomatoes, and veggiesOur Amazon pick

Mandolin: Not absolutely necessary, but will make slicing much easier (especially slicing for caramelized onions!)Our Amazon pick

Mesh strainerOur Amazon pick

Mortar and pestle for crushing saffron and other spicesOur Amazon pick

Paring knifeOur Amazon pick

Salad spinnerOur Amazon pick

Trigger release scoops (assorted sizes)Our Amazon pick

ScaleOur Amazon pick

Wooden spatulas for scooping out rice and getting every last bit of tahdig out of the pot.Our Amazon pick

Wooden spoonsOur Amazon pick

Canning FunnelOur Amazon pick