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Khiar shoor

خیارشور

small cucumbers brined with tarragon and garlic, salty rather than sour

Iran Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Salt-brined pickles distinct from vinegar torshi, eaten with rice, sandwiches and kabab.

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What is Khiar shoor?

Khiar shoor is a fermented & pickled from Iran: small cucumbers brined with tarragon and garlic, salty rather than sour. Salt-brined pickles distinct from vinegar torshi, eaten with rice, sandwiches and kabab.

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vegetablesgarlicherbs

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pickled

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