Fesenjan” is a traditional Iranian dish made with ingredients such as meat (chicken or lamb) or fish, and additional ingredients such as sour pomegranate, barberries, walnuts, and spices. This dish is known for its unique combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Fesenjan is typically served with white rice or special rice and is a popular dish among Iranian families.
Ingredients for making Fesenjan:
Chicken or lamb meat: 500 grams
Onion: one medium-sized
Sour pomegranate: one cup
Oil: as needed
Barberries: half a cup
Chopped walnuts: half a cup
Sugar: one tablespoon
Saffron: as needed
Salt and pepper: as needed
Preparation method:
First, grate the onion and fry it in oil until golden.
Then add the meat to the onions and cook until the meat changes color and its water is absorbed.
Add barberries, sour pomegranate, walnuts, sugar, saffron, salt, and pepper to the cooked ingredients and mix well.
Put the ingredients on low heat and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until Fesenjan becomes thick and the ingredients are well blended.
Serve Fesenjan with flavored rice or plain rice.
Now you can enjoy this delicious dish!
