Pistachios

پسته / peste · antep fıstığı · pistachio

Flavor and role

Green nuts with a sweet, delicate aroma. They add color and texture to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean desserts and rice dishes.

Typical dishes and uses

Dubai chocolate, baklava, kunafa, Persian rice dishes, pistachio cream

Substitutes

Almonds or cashews can replace them 1:1, but the color and aroma change.

Storage

Shelled pistachios keep 3 months sealed in the fridge, 1 year frozen.

Main countries

Iran · Türkiye · United States

Used in this book

Dubai ChocolateBaklavaGaziantep Pistachio BaklavaBaklava Ice Cream CupsTempered Dark Dubai Bar with Homemade Pistachio PasteDubai Chocolate Mochi DaifukuDubai Strawberry Chocolate CupMortadella and Burrata Focaccia Sandwich with Pistachio PestoMasala Chai Hot Cross BunsRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaMango Lassi New York Cheesecake with Cardamom and PistachioStrawberry Pavlova Yogurt Cup

Updated 2026-10-10