Noon-e Barbari with Cheese and Herbs
A classic Persian breakfast or snack featuring warm, savory Barbari flatbread served with salty feta-style cheese, fresh herbs, and crunchy walnuts. This simple, satisfying platter is a balanced and traditional way to start the day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 1 pcsbarbari bread
- 150 gfeta cheese, crumbled or sliced
- 50 gwalnut, halves
- 15 gfresh mint, leaves picked
- 15 gfresh tarragon, leaves picked
- 100 gradish, thinly sliced
- 1 pcspersian cucumber, sliced(optional)
- 1 pcstomato, sliced(optional)
Equipment
knife · cutting board · oven · serving platter
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven or a toaster oven to 180°C (350°F).
About 5 min
Cook’s note: If you don't have an oven, you can warm the bread in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- 2
While the oven heats, wash and thoroughly dry the fresh herbs and vegetables.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Use a salad spinner to dry the herbs quickly and prevent them from being soggy.
- 3
Pick the leaves from the mint and tarragon stems.
About 2 min
- 4
Thinly slice the radishes, and the optional cucumber and tomato.
About 3 min
- 5
Place the Barbari bread directly on the oven rack and warm for 3-5 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp on the edges.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Watch the bread carefully to ensure it doesn't burn or become too hard.
- 6
Cut the warm bread into serving-sized pieces.
About 1 min
- 7
Arrange the bread, feta cheese, walnuts, fresh herbs, and sliced vegetables on a large platter and serve immediately.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This breakfast is traditionally enjoyed with hot black tea.
Keep it good
Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Re-warm the bread in an oven or toaster before serving with the cold toppings.