Fesenjan فسنجان

Ingredients مواد لازم

• 1 whole chicken, jointed, or 4 duck legs
• 300g walnuts, finely ground
• 4 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp oil

Method دستورالعمل

1. Toast ground walnuts in a dry pan for 5 min until fragrant. Do not burn.
2. Brown chicken/duck pieces in oil. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onion until deeply golden. Add turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom.
4. Add toasted walnuts and 2 cups water. Simmer 15 min.
5. Add pomegranate molasses and sugar. Taste and balance sweet/sour.
6. Return poultry to pot. Simmer on low heat 1–1.5 hours.
7. The sauce should be very thick and dark mahogany in colour.
8. Serve with white polo (plain rice).