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Gosh-e fil (Persian: گُوش فيل, lit. ‘“elephant’s ear”‘[1]) is a fried pastry of Iranian and Afghan cuisine. The dough is shaped like an elephant ear (goosh), and deep-fried in oil. [2][3]

The dough is made by whisking eggs, milk and butter, then adding the mixture to the dry ingredients.[4]

Afghanistan

In Afghanistan each piece is then topped with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar. Also in Afghanistan the sweet is mainly served with tea, especially during Nowruz.[5]

Gosh-e fil and doogh

In Iran, particularly in the city of Isfahan, gosh-e fil is traditionally served together with doogh, a cold savory yogurt-based drink. This sweet-salty combination is a well-known local specialty and part of the everyday street food culture in Isfahan, especially around Naqsh-e Jahan Square.[6][7]

The pairing is considered unusual by many outsiders because of the contrast between the sweet crispy pastry and the sour salty doogh, but it has been popular among locals for a long time.[8]

Tea time at historic Chah-e Haji Mirza Café in Isfahan. Persian tea served with gosh-e fil and nabat (saffron rock candy).

See also

References

  1. ^ طرز تهیه شیرینی گوشفیل ترد و خوشمزه + تصویر)
  2. ^ Labsalliebe. Gosh-e Fil – Knusprige Elefantenohren für Nowrooz oder Fasching. https://labsalliebe.com/blog/gosh-e-fil-knusprige-elefantenohren-fuer-nowrooz-oder-fasching/ Accessed 29 May 2026.
  3. ^ TasteAtlas. Gosh-e Fil. https://www.tasteatlas.com/gosh-e-feel Accessed 29 May 2026.
  4. ^ Usmani, Sumayya (2017). Mountain Berries and Desert Spice. Frances Lincoln. ISBN 9781781012123.
  5. ^ “Gosh-e Fil – Knusprige Elefantenohren für Nowrooz oder Fasching”. Labsalliebe (in German). 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  6. ^ TAP Persia. Gosh-e fil With Doogh – Weirdest Combination Of All. https://www.tappersia.com/blog/gosh-e-fil/ Accessed 29 May 2026.
  7. ^ Visit Our Iran. Iran’s delicious food destinations. https://www.visitouriran.com/blog/irans-delicious-food-destinations/ Accessed 29 May 2026.
  8. ^ TAP Persia. Gosh-e fil With Doogh – Weirdest Combination Of All. https://www.tappersia.com/blog/gosh-e-fil/ Accessed 29 May 2026.