Fesenjan
Sweet-tart walnut and pomegranate stew
Think of it as: Like a sweet-and-sour stew in a velvety walnut sauce
Walnut and pomegranate stew? Very grown-up.
What does it taste like?
Nutty walnuts and sweet-sour pomegranate in a thick sauce that coats the chicken.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureVelvety
What is it?
Chicken or duck stewed in ground walnuts and thick pomegranate syrup. Sweet, tart and rich. A feast for occasions like Yalda, the night of the winter solstice.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Spooned over saffron rice (chelow). A feast for special days.
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🇮🇷Iran
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Populationabout 93 millionestimate (unverified)
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Ali Daei (soccer; legendary striker with over 100 international goals) World HeritagePersepolis and more FestivalNowruz (around March 21, Persian New Year)
MusicPersian classical music Tar and santur with deep, soulful vocals
SportSoccer
Ali Daei (soccer; legendary striker with over 100 international goals) World HeritagePersepolis and more FestivalNowruz (around March 21, Persian New Year)
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs 500 g
- Walnuts 200 g
- Pomegranate molasses 5 tbsp
- Onion 1
- Sugar 1 tbsp
- Water 500 ml
- A pinch of salt
Can't find it? No pomegranate syrup? Boil down pomegranate juice.
How to make it (one way)
- Toast the walnuts and grind them finely
- Fry the onion and brown the chicken
- Add the walnuts and water and simmer on low for 1 hour
- Season with pomegranate molasses and sugar until sweet and tart
- It's done when oil rises to the top and it turns dark brown
⚠️ Not for anyone with a walnut allergy.