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comments: true
tags:
  - dip
  - persian
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# :onion: Persian Yogurt Dip with Shallots (Mast-O Musir)

![Persian Yogurt Dip with Shallots (Mast-O Musir)][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 10 | 5 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :onion: 0.5 cup dried Persian shallots
- :ice_cube: some cold water
- :rice: 2 cups Greek yogurt
- :salt: 0.5 tsp salt
- :salt: 0.25 tsp pepper
- :herb: 2 Tbsp mint (optional)
- :rose: 2 tsp rose petals (optional)
- :olive: some olive oil (optional)

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Soak the dried Persian shallots in cold water for 4 hours to overnight, until soft. Drain, rinse couple times and drain
well or pat dry.

### Step 2

Cut out the stem ends and any other hard parts of the soaked musir. Then finely chop the shallot slices.

### Step 3

Combine chopped shallots, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper and mix well. Add mint (optional) if desired.

### Step 4

Cover and let it chill until served. The flavors blend well when it is left to chill for some hours.

### Step 5

Garnish with rose petals (optional), fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil (optional).

## :link: Source

- <https://www.thedeliciouscrescent.com/persian-yogurt-dip-with-shallots/>

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