Region: Kavir

The central, arid plateau, containing historical trading hubs like Yazd, Kerman, and Semnan. The cooking here relies on drought-resistant crops, deep, warming spices, and botanical extractions. Dishes are often fortified with nuts, particularly pistachios, and utilize complex drying techniques for preservation. The flavor mechanics are earthy and deeply savory, utilizing ground seeds, dried dairy, and subterranean root cellars to produce meals of surprising density and flavor.