Fars jallab with ginger and cress seeds
A delicate treat from the Fars province: ground ginger cooked in oil, caramelized with sugar, and then mixed with seeds from watercress.
Jallab is a traditional drink from the Fars province, popular in the regions of Lamerd and Mehr. It is especially enjoyed during the winter months.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time10 min
- Resting15 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories132 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodpan
- Estimated cost$2.78 $0.70 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $2.64
- $0.08
- $0.06
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Heat the ground ginger in the oil until it turns a light brown color.
- Add the sugar and just enough water so that it doesn’t burn, then stir until it caramelizes slightly.
- Add the watercress seeds and cook for another minute.
- Allow to cool before serving.
The bill
Fars jallab with ginger and cress seeds
- 1 tablespoon of ground ginger$2.64
- 100 grams of sugar$0.08
- 1 tablespoon of oil$0.06
Total$2.78
that's $0.70 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 132 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars | 24.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.01 g |
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