Nº 01 A kitchen in the city
Torshi, the way my mother taught me.
Nº 04 The pantry
Three jars, jarred by hand
Each one a slow conversation with fermentation — choose the one that sounds like home.
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Torshi Liteh
Eggplant, carrots, garlic, vinegar, herbs, spices.
- Weight
- 500g / 1000g
- Price
- $18 – $32
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Torshi Makhloot
Cauliflower, celery, carrots, peppers, vinegar, dill.
- Weight
- 500g / 1000g
- Price
- $16 – $28
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Torshi Seer
Whole garlic heads, vinegar, salt — aged seven years.
- Weight
- 300g / 600g
- Price
- $22 – $40
Thirty autumns in the same kitchen. A recipe carried from Tehran to a quieter, brighter table — and the patience to wait six months before asking it to speak.
Batches are small because attention is finite. Twenty jars at a time, dated, labelled, and rested one more week before any of them leave the shelf.
— Maryam
Nº 03 The method
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Source
Vegetables picked at peak and salted the same day. Nothing travels; nothing waits.
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Ferment
Slow, cool, unrushed — six months minimum for liteh. Patience as the first ingredient.
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Jar
Twenty at a time. Dated, labelled, rested one more week, and only then shared.
Nº 05 In the kitchen
This week on camera
Follow along — Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
We bought Torshi from Maryam. We were very happy with it — I recommend everyone try it.
I've tried Maryam's Torshi — it's wonderful. So delicious, so thoughtfully made.
Nº 07 Common questions
What is torshi?
Torshi is a family of Persian pickled and fermented vegetables. Maryam's varieties range from a slow-fermented eggplant relish (Liteh) to a bright mixed vegetable crunch (Makhloot) to whole garlic aged for seven years (Seer). Each jar is handmade in small batches in Chicago.
Is it spicy?
It depends on the variety. Makhloot is mild (one pepper). Liteh has a medium kick (two peppers). Seer is the boldest (three peppers). Check the heat level on each product page.
How do I order?
Tap the Order button on any product or visit the Order page. It opens a WhatsApp message to Maryam with your selection pre-filled. She confirms availability and arranges delivery or pickup in Chicago.
How long does a jar last?
Unopened, several months at room temperature. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 4 to 6 weeks. The flavor deepens over time.
Do you deliver or offer pickup?
Both — within the city of Chicago only. Maryam arranges delivery or a pickup location via WhatsApp after you order.
Which jar is best for beginners?
Start with Torshi Makhloot. It is the most approachable — bright, crunchy, mildly tangy, and pairs well with almost anything.