Dried Barberries (Zereshk) 8 oz

Description

These dried barberries (zereshk) offer the distinctively tart, jewel-red flavor essential to classic Persian rice dishes like zereshk polo. This 8oz pack is dried to preserve authentic flavor.

A Goaldees best-seller — consistently one of our most-ordered products, by both units sold and total sales.

Sprinkle them over rice dishes, add to stews, or use in baking for that signature Persian tartness.

Goaldees ships authentic dried barberries, fast nationwide across the US.

Craving zereshk polo? See our Zereshk Polo recipe guide.

Also known as: زرشک خشک (Farsi) · زعرور مجفف فارسي (Arabic)

Frequently Asked Questions

What dish is barberries most famous for?

Zereshk polo (barberry rice) is the most iconic dish featuring these tart, jewel-red berries, often served with chicken.

Do I need to prepare barberries before using them?

Rinse them briefly and pick out any stems; some cooks lightly sauté them in butter and a touch of sugar before adding to rice.

How should I store dried barberries?

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Looking for a way to use this? Try our tahchin recipe (Persian saffron rice cake).

Want the full step-by-step recipe? See our shirin polo recipe.

Temporarily out of stock. This is our only dried barberry (zereshk) product, so there is no direct substitute — the dried fruits category lists it again as soon as it is back in stock.