بستنی سنتی
Bastani Sonnati
Saffron, rosewater and pistachio give Persian ice cream its golden colour and floral aroma.
Ingredients
A taste of heritage
Bastani sonnati means traditional ice cream. It belongs to Iran’s ice-cream-making tradition; its familiar saffron and rosewater flavours connect it with the wider Persian dessert table. The exact beginnings of this version are uncertain.
Origin
Iran
Historical roots
Traditional dessert; exact origins uncertain
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A golden dessert
Bastani sonnati means traditional ice cream. It belongs to Iran’s ice-cream-making tradition; its familiar saffron and rosewater flavours connect it with the wider Persian dessert table. The exact beginnings of this version are uncertain.
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Craft and texture
Some versions use salep for a stretchy texture and include frozen flakes of cream.
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At the table today
Saffron, rosewater and pistachio give Persian ice cream its golden colour and floral aroma.
Did you know?
Some versions use salep for a stretchy texture and include frozen flakes of cream.
Nutrition facts
Per serving
290 kcal
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 14% |
| Fat | 16 g | 23% |
| of which saturated | 9 g | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g | 12% |
| of which sugars | 29 g | 32% |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% |
Values are approximate estimates per serving, not lab-tested. Please ask staff about allergies.
Cooking mode
- 1Warm milk with sugar until dissolved, then cool completely.
- 2Mix in cream, bloomed saffron and rosewater; chill.
- 3Churn in an ice cream maker, fold in pistachios and freeze until firm, about four hours.
Tips & troubleshooting
- ✦Contains milk and pistachios. Freezing time varies; use a modest amount of rosewater.
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