Fesenjan

فسنجان · Fesenjān

Ingredients9

• chicken thighs800 g
• walnuts300 g
• pomegranate molasses120 ml
• onion1
• neutral oil2 tbsp
• turmeric1 tsp
• sugar1 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• water500 ml

Method

1. Finely grind the walnuts until they resemble coarse meal.
2. Thinly slice the onion and sauté it in oil until golden, then stir in turmeric.
3. Add the chicken and brown lightly on all sides.
4. Stir in the ground walnuts and water, cover, and simmer gently for about 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring often so the walnuts do not stick.
5. Add pomegranate molasses, sugar, and salt, then simmer uncovered until the sauce is thick, dark, and oily on the surface.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness, then serve hot with rice.