Ghashogh-e Berenj (Persian Rice Serving Spoon)

A large, often ornately decorated serving spoon used specifically to serve Persian rice dishes, sized and shaped to lift a generous mound of rice, including the prized crispy tahdig layer, in a single motion.

Material & Construction

Metal, often silver-plated or finely engraved for formal table settings, with a deep, wide bowl proportioned for rice rather than liquid.

Traditional Uses

Serving rice at the table, including carefully lifting pieces of tahdig to distribute among guests as a valued part of the dish.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

A large serving spoon substitutes for the basic function, though it may not match the bowl shape suited to lifting tahdig intact.

Care & Maintenance

Hand-wash; plated versions should be dried promptly to prevent tarnish.