Not the most visually pleasing dish, but an addictive one, that’s for sure. Fesenjoon is an Iranian dish that is also enjoyed by Iraqis. This ‘winter’ dish is definitely one of the most popular and loved stews in Iraqi cuisine. The recipe right here on shakomakonet.

 



 

fesenjoon
ingredients instructions
1 chicken no skin 1. In a food processor, grind the 3 cups of walnuts to a paste, and then add the pomegranate Juice or Molasses to the walnut paste.
3 cups walnuts 2. Add the chicken pieces with a teaspoon of oil in a large pot, adding a quarter of an onion that has been finely chopped with a pinch of turmeric and saffron.
3 cups
pomegranate juice/molasses
3. When the chicken has become slightly golden continue to add the sauce made earlier with the walnuts and the Pomegranate juice/molasses.
pinch of turmeric 4. Allow to boil for 15 minutes.
pinch of saffron 5. After the stew has boiled, turn stove on a low heat and lit the stew simmer for up to 90 minutes.
1/4 onion 6. Towards the end of the 90 minutes, add as little or as much sugar according to your taste.
Sugar 7. If you see oil accumulating on the top of the stew, remove the oil with a spoon.
Rice 8. Serve with rice. Enjoy!

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