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Torshi seer

Torshi-ye sir

Whole garlic heads aged in vinegar until soft, sweet and nearly black.

Iran Fermented & pickled Vegetarian One for the adventurous

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Prized garlic pickles from Hamedan are aged for seven years or more and sold at a premium.

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What is Torshi seer?

Torshi seer is a fermented & pickled from Iran: whole garlic heads aged in vinegar until soft, sweet and nearly black. Prized garlic pickles from Hamedan are aged for seven years or more and sold at a premium.

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garlic

Cooked

pickled

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