- Any taste
- Savory6
- Spicy2
- Sweet11
- Sour7
- Smoky1
- Rich6
- Fresh1
- Any ingredient
- Beef2
- Lamb3
- Chicken1
- Fish2
- Seafood1
- Dairy & cheese2
- Beans & tofu4
- Rice6
- Wheat & flour4
- Vegetables3
- Nuts & seeds5
- Any type
- Main dish12
- Soup & stew3
- Rice dish3
- Bread & pastry1
- Dessert8
- Snack3
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How to pronounce Khoresht mast
Khoresht mast is written خورش ماست where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /xoˈɾeʃte mɒːst/. In plain English letters that is kho-RESHT-eh MAHST, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.
What is Khoresht mast?
Khoresht mast is a main dish of Iran. Where it comes from: Isfahan. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.
Where Khoresht mast comes from
Khoresht mast is one of 30 signature dishes of Iran on this map. See all dishes from Isfahan.
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