Here’s a roundup of a handful of barberry recipes. This fruit features most commonly in Persian recipes, be it sprinkled in a rice dish or as the main flavor in sherbet. If interested in cooking with barberries, consider using recipes calling for cranberries or pomegranate seeds and substituting this small, tangy berry in its place.
Herbs, spices, and oils (savory): cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, fennel, anise, allspice, za'atar, rose, cumin, achiote, turmeric, tarragon, mint, basil, dil, chervil, tarragon, cilantro, lemon juice and zest, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, balsamic, black salt, pepper, orange juice, jaggery, chili powder, onion (yellow and red), nigella, garlic, ginger, sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, pistachio, almond, pine nuts, walnut, red wine, white wine, champagne
WHAT INGREDIENTS GO WELL WITH Barberry?
Barberry, or chitra, has a tangy flavor with a sweetness stronger than the zesty cranberry's. Many flavors pair well with this small fruit, including bright, sharp notes and subdued earthy tones.
Fruits: roselle, pomegranate, cranberry, dates, fig, orange, tangerine, kumquat, lemon, lime, cherry, apricot, persimmon, quince,
Vegetables: tomato, cucumber, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, eggplant, butternut squash, onion, greens, Brussels sprouts
Herbs, spices, and oils (savory): cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, fennel, anise, allspice, za'atar, rose, cumin, achiote, turmeric, tarragon, mint, basil, dil, chervil, tarragon, cilantro, lemon juice and zest, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, balsamic, black salt, pepper, orange juice, jaggery, chili powder, onion (yellow and red), nigella, garlic, ginger, sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, pistachio, almond, pine nuts, walnut, red wine, white wine, champagne
Barberry Bulgur Salad
Ingredients: water, bulgur wheat, swiss chard,
olive oil, garlic clove, pepper, tarragon,
mint, za'atar, allspice, barberry, lemon juice,
garlic, vegan yogurt
From: nytimes.com
Barberry Jeweled Rice
Ingredients: rice, salt, orange, barberry, saffron,
sugar, orange blossom water, oil, raw almonds,
pistachio, raisin, carrots, cinnamon stick,
cardamom
From: thekitchn.com
Barberry Lemon Bites
Ingredients: figs, raisins, barberries,
almond meal, coconut oil, lemon juice,
honey, coconut flakes
From: nuttykitchen.com
Berberry Rice Topping
Ingredients: carrots, oil, salt, sugar,
pine nuts,barberry, saffron water
From: saffronpudding.com
Berberry Almond Stew
Ingredients: almond, barberry, dal, onion,
cloves, tomato, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron,
rose water, oil, water, salt, pepper
(original recipe shows meat; may omit)
Berberry Dill Rice
Ingredients: butter/oil, basmati rice, pepper,
saffron, barberry, dill, chervil, tarragon,
pistachios
From: ottolenghi.co.uk
Berberry Sabzi
Ingredients: parsley, cilantro, scallions, lettuce,
walnuts, barberries, egg substitute, oil/butter, flour,
turmeric, salt, pepper
Barberry Spring Salad
Ingredients: barberries, salt, sugar,
cauliflower, spring onion, parsley,
mint, nigella, sesame seeds,
olive oil, lemon
From: tastingtable.com
Barberry Dolmeh
Ingredients: barberries, grape leaves,
rice, onion, split pea, lemon juice, sugar,
sabzi (herbs), salt, pepper, turmeric,
oil, water
(recipe states beef; can omit)
From: persianrecipes.com
Barberry Freekeh Salad
Ingredients: freekeh (grain), water, cucumbers,
carrots, shallots, spring onions, feta (can omit),
parsley, mint, currants, barberry,
macadamia nuts, pine nuts, cashew, pistachio,
olive oil, lemon juice, lime, water, pepper
From: poemanddish.com
Chitra Fennel Salad
Ingredients: fennel, lemon, olive oil,
oranges, barberry, salt, pepper, fig, parsley
From: gildedfork.com
Chitra Tabbouleh Salad
Ingredients: butter/oil, celery, shallots, garlic, freekeh,
bay leaf, barberry, olive oil, vinegar, tomato, cucumber,
parsley, mint, salt, pepper
From: goodfood.com.au
Barberry Quinoa Citrus Salad
Ingredients: quinoa, rice, onion, olive oil,
orange, lemon, garlic, spring onion,
barberry, pistachio, rocket (or any greens),
salt, pepper
From: howtoshuckanoyster.com
Barberry Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: garlic, ginger, chickpea,
chili, salt, turmeric, chat masala,
okra, chickpea, pomegranate seeds,
barberry, coriander, lemon juice,
salt, pepper, olive oil
From: foodshow.co.nz
Zereshk Fregolone Salad
Ingredients: butter/oil, eschallots,
garlic, bay leaves, water, mint,
green onion, barberries, apple,
olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard,
salt and pepper
From: goodfood.com.au
Barberry Falafel
Ingredients: pistachios, chickpea, barberry, garlic, onion,
chili, olive oil, lemon, basil, caraway, salt, pepper
From: limeandbarley.com
Chitra Grilled Appetizer
Ingredients: halloumi (cheese... consider subbing
firm tofu), olive oil, barberry, lemon, maple syrup,
saffron, pine nuts, mint leaves
From: bottomofthepot.com
Barberry Winter Rice
Ingredients: red rice, long grain rice,
pistachio, sour cherry, almond, dates, feta (optional),
spring onion, fennel, orange, dill, olive oil,
red wine vinegar, salt, pomegranate
Barberry Cookies
Ingredients: wheat flour, oats, sugar,
baking powder, barberry, himalayan salt,
oil
From: gourmandisebrasil.com
Barberry Sherbet
Ingredients: sugar, water, barberry
From: news.az
