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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #100 on: October 26, 2011, 03:24:03 PM »
The number one thing that makes bad Kabobs is lean meat.

More fat is better when making kabobs.
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #101 on: October 26, 2011, 03:24:53 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on October 26, 2011, 03:23:16 PM
Cyrus, you're doing well here. Good discussions, good questions, and great answers.  :cheersmate:

Uh.... Do you drink alcoholic beverages? Just curious.

And I'd surmise that Rugnuts' question about marinade could be answered a la the Greeks - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fennel, oregano. But I'm just guessin'.

Thanks Eupher  :cheersmate:

No not really. Also I think your recipe idea is perfect.
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #102 on: October 26, 2011, 03:27:38 PM »
One thing I do not like about a certain Persian dish, is that they put LIMA BEANS in the rice.  

(I know some about middle-eastern cooking, as I was married to a middle-easterner for some years).
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #103 on: October 26, 2011, 03:30:56 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on October 26, 2011, 03:23:16 PM
And I'd surmise that Rugnuts' question about marinade could be answered a la the Greeks - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fennel, oregano. But I'm just guessin'.
i wound never have thought that iranians would use a greek recipe...


i doubt thats what the spartans meant when they said...
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #104 on: October 26, 2011, 03:33:16 PM »
Quote from: Karin on October 26, 2011, 03:27:38 PM
One thing I do not like about a certain Persian dish, is that they put LIMA BEANS in the rice.  

(I know some about middle-eastern cooking, as I was married to a middle-easterner for some years).

You are thinking of Baghali Pollow! Great recipe!

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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #105 on: October 26, 2011, 03:36:14 PM »
Quote from: Rugnuts on October 26, 2011, 03:30:56 PM
i wound never have thought that iranians would use a greek recipe...


i doubt thats what the spartans meant when they said...


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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #106 on: October 26, 2011, 03:39:10 PM »
Quote from: Cyrus on October 26, 2011, 01:42:56 PM
Beef kabob is my favorite Persian food! But also like chicken kabob :)


What's the yellow on the rice? is it a sauce? or a scrambled egg? And any American food available there?
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #107 on: October 26, 2011, 03:39:53 PM »
Quote from: Rugnuts on October 26, 2011, 03:30:56 PM
i wound never have thought that iranians would use a greek recipe...


i doubt thats what the spartans meant when they said...


You can "Come and Take Them", but you'll slip and fall on the olive oil.  :-)

(I think Alex the Great did a lot for the Persians -- even added to their cuisine.)
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #108 on: October 26, 2011, 03:42:03 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on October 26, 2011, 03:39:10 PM
What's the yellow on the rice? is it a sauce? or a scrambled egg? And any American food available there?

Saffron? or lemon zest?
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #109 on: October 26, 2011, 03:44:34 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on October 26, 2011, 03:39:10 PM
What's the yellow on the rice? is it a sauce? or a scrambled egg? And any American food available there?

I think saffron threads + some hot water will make rice go yellow (maybe red or orange).
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #110 on: October 26, 2011, 03:47:26 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on October 26, 2011, 03:39:10 PM
any American food available there?
dont you see the "freedom fries" next that kabob?
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #111 on: October 26, 2011, 03:49:44 PM »
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #112 on: October 26, 2011, 03:52:49 PM »
lol erasmus
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #113 on: October 26, 2011, 03:52:57 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on October 26, 2011, 03:39:10 PM
And any American food available there?

Oh I almost forgot to answer this! Yes. imitation American food, just copies mostly with a Iranian flavor!
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #114 on: October 26, 2011, 04:22:26 PM »
Quote from: Cyrus on October 26, 2011, 08:58:33 AM
No problem Delmar.

First word: tofang ("weapon"/"fire arm") then: the years inscription: 1309 (today is 1389 so that means 80 year old), then: nemooneh (means "prototype" or "production" or "replica-type"), then: karha (means "works"), then Brno (the company name/manufacturer) finally: 04090. Read this right-to-left.
Thanks a lot for the information Cyrus.  I'm glad you were able to tell so much from such a bad picture--old 2 mega pixel  Canon camera.  The photo doesn't show the fit, finish, and beauty of this rifle.  The Shah definitely had good taste when it came to weapons.  Thanks again and welcome to Conservative Cave.     
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #115 on: October 26, 2011, 04:41:11 PM »
Quote from: Delmar on October 26, 2011, 04:22:26 PM
Thanks a lot for the information Cyrus.  I'm glad you were able to tell so much from such a bad picture--old 2 mega pixel  Canon camera.  The photo doesn't show the fit, finish, and beauty of this rifle.  The Shah definitely had good taste when it came to weapons.  Thanks again and welcome to Conservative Cave.     

No problem Delmar  :cheersmate:


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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #116 on: October 26, 2011, 05:07:58 PM »
Thank you for answering so many questions.  I'm really enjoying the videos, too. 
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #117 on: October 26, 2011, 05:22:13 PM »
Quote from: longview on October 26, 2011, 05:07:58 PM
Thank you for answering so many questions.  I'm really enjoying the videos, too. 

You might enjoy this :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkSlyUG-y2Q
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #118 on: October 26, 2011, 05:53:46 PM »
Well guys I've had alot of fun answering your questions but am not an expert on American politics so I won't be sticking around but I think your forum is great!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D61uriEGsIM[/youtube]

Peaceful good bye from me! Hope everyone enjoy the conversation!!
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #119 on: October 26, 2011, 05:58:24 PM »
Quote from: Cyrus on October 26, 2011, 05:53:46 PM
Well guys I've had alot of fun answering your questions but am not an expert on American politics so I won't be sticking around but I think your forum is great!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D61uriEGsIM[/youtube]

Peaceful good bye from me! Hope everyone enjoy the conversation!!

Cyrus,

I'm glad you joined. I've really enjoyed reading your posts. I wish you'd reconsider sticking around. At least visit occasionally. Despite the name of the site it's not completely about American politics.

You could share some Iranian jokes/humor with us.
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #120 on: October 26, 2011, 06:47:10 PM »
Quote from: Rugnuts on October 26, 2011, 03:47:26 PM
dont you see the "freedom fries" next that kabob?

No, I just saw it now.
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #121 on: October 26, 2011, 06:59:20 PM »
Cyrus, thank you for taking the time to stop by this forum and enlighten us, very intriguing!

On the odd chance you do return please for yourself go and join another American political forum, our polar opposite, and begin a thread there with the very same question you posed here.

The other forum is democraticunderground.com

Early in this thread you stated that you did not understand American liberals very well (don't worry, they don't understand themselves very well) and spending a little time over there will give you great insight.

Please do! We would love to see that.  :popcorn:
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #122 on: October 26, 2011, 09:07:29 PM »
Quote from: ChuckJ on October 26, 2011, 05:58:24 PM
Cyrus,

I'm glad you joined. I've really enjoyed reading your posts. I wish you'd reconsider sticking around. At least visit occasionally. Despite the name of the site it's not completely about American politics.

You could share some Iranian jokes/humor with us.

I second that, Chuck.  Thank you again Cyrus!
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #123 on: October 27, 2011, 07:46:50 AM »
Yep, thanks again Cyrus.  You should stick around if you can.
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Re: Ask an Iranian anything!
« Reply #124 on: October 31, 2011, 08:46:43 PM »
This has seriously changed my whole perception of Iran.  Thank you for all of your knowledge and insight - I hope more Americans realize Iranians as a people are largely different from their people. 
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