Persian preserves · Chicago
Torshi, by hand, for decades.
The pantry
Three jars, made by hand
Three torshis, each fermented slowly and jarred by hand. Start with 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
Made in Chicago.Delivered in Chicago.
Every jar is prepared by hand in Maryam's kitchen and delivered or picked up locally. No shipping warehouses, no middlemen — straight from her shelf to yours.
Not in Chicago?
Join the waitlist — nationwide shipping is coming.Maryam learned torshi in her mother's kitchen in Tehran and has made it by hand ever since — decades of the same careful work. She knows by feel when a batch is ready, and she waits until it is.
Everything is made in small batches: vegetables salted the day they're picked, fermented for months, then jarred and rested before they reach your table. Her seven-year aged garlic is what that patience tastes like.
— Maryam
How it's made
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Source
Vegetables picked at their peak and salted the same day. Nothing sits, nothing waits.
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Ferment
Slow and cool — at least six months for liteh. No shortcuts, no additives.
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Jar
Twenty at a time. Dated, labelled, rested one more week, and only then shared.
In the kitchen
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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.
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.