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Short Stuff: Yakhchāls - Ancient Fridges

Stuff You Should Know

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The Culinary Wonders of Ancient Ice Preservation

This chapter examines the ancient Iranian yakhchāls, which served as innovative ice storage systems. It also highlights the cultural importance of ice in Persian cuisine, particularly in the preparation of the beloved dessert, faluda.

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