Barberries Zereshk Berberis vulgaris grows in the wild in much of Europe and West Asia. It produces large crops of edible berries, rich in vitamin C, but with a sharp acid flavor. In Europe for many centuries the berries were used for culinary purposes in ways comparable to how citrus peel might be used. Today in Europe they are very infrequently used. The country in which they are used the most frequently today is Iran where they are referred to as Zereshk in Persian. The berries are common in Iranian (Persian) cuisine such as in rice pilafs (known as Zereshk Polo) and as a flavoring for poultry meat. Due to their inherent sour flavor, they are sometimes cooked with sugar before being added to Persian rice. Persian markets sell Zereshk dried. In Russia they are sometimes used in jams (especially the mixed berry ones) and its extract is a common flavoring for soft drinks and candies.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 20:30:53 +0000
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