TEHRAN – In a surprising development, traditional Iranian stew Koresh Bamieh has been ranked 50th among the “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” by popular food ranking platform Taste Atlas. Ta.
A staple of Persian cuisine, this dish is a traditional stew usually made with beef or lamb, okra, tomato paste, onions, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, and other aromatic ingredients. It is commonly eaten with rice.
TasteAtlas, which compiles food ratings from users around the world, ranks Koresh Bamieh as the 50th most controversial dish, raising eyebrows in the Iranian culinary world.
This ranking is based on the collective feedback of TasteAtlas viewers, with over 602,500 ratings recorded as of January 16, 2025. However, the system applies strict mechanisms to filter out biased, bot-generated, or nationalistic ratings and ensure that only legitimate feedback is provided. Input from knowledgeable users influences the results.
Koresh bamieh is made by first browning beef or lamb in olive oil, then adding ingredients such as tomato paste, garlic, onions, and spices such as turmeric and cinnamon. Add the okra at the end of cooking, after boiling the mixture to tenderize the meat. The stew is served with hot rice and is a popular comforting dish in Iranian households.
Of note, the top three dishes on the list were all Scandinavian. In first place was Brodplatar in Sweden, followed by Brodpard in Finland in second place and Karsklov in Sweden in third place. The ranking sparked widespread discussion about the global acceptance of traditional cuisine, with many users expressing surprise at some of the inclusions.
With its unique flavor combinations and centuries-old recipes, this Iranian dish remains an important part of Iranian cuisine, even if it doesn’t resonate with the majority of Taste Atlas’ global audience. It has become a department.
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