Ethnic Cooking - Persian

His boyhood love of cooking has served him well, and today he has his own restaurant and delights in preparing authentic Persian food.

– Presenter Geeling Ng on Iranian chef Ojan Khoey

It's very important that you stay with the rice at this stage because it can overcook, and if it does overcook, it goes sticky.

– Chef Ojan Khoey on the secret to light fluffy rice

Persia has stood on one of the main highways of history since the sixth century BC. From the coming of Alexander the Great to the passing of Genghis Khan, it was occupied by Romans, Turks, Afghans, Russians and Arabs.

– Presenter Geeling Ng on the history of the Persian region, late in this episode

Spices like cardamom and cinnamon are combined with honey and nuts in Persian cooking, to create exotic sweets.

– Presenter Geeling Ng on the unique flavour profile of Persian cuisine