Gosh-e fil

Gosh-e fil (Persian: گُوش فيل; "elephant's ear"[1]) is a fried pastry from Iranian cuisine. The dough is shaped like an elephant ear (goosh), and deep-fried in oil. Each piece is then topped with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar.

Gosh-e fil
Alternative namesGosh feel, Gosh-e feel, gowsh-e fil, gush-e fil
TypeFried dough
CourseDessert
Place of originIran(Isfahan)
Region or stateIsfahan
Main ingredientsDough (flour, milk, butter, sugar, salt, cardamom, eggs), pistachios, powdered sugar

This sweet is mainly served with tea, especially during Ramadan. Isfahani people usually eat it with Doogh, a sour drink made of yogurt.[2]

The dough is made by whisking eggs, milk and butter, then adding the mixture to the dry ingredients.[3]

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