Fesenjoon

A nutty Persian chicken stew featuring layers of flavor from walnut paste, pomegranate molasses, tomato purée, and warm spices.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 920.1 kcals 3680.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Fat 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Protein 49.2 grams 196.8 grams
Cook Time
185 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
plus extra to taste
CondimentsSauces
125
ml
Pomegranate Molasses
plus extra to taste
1
tbsp
Tomato Purée
concentrated
Fruits
1
handful
Pomegranate Seeds
optional garnish
GrainsCereals
1
unit
Steamed Rice
to serve
Meat
800
g
Chicken Thighs
bone-in, skin removed
NutsSeeds
250
g
Walnut
halves
0.25
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
2
tsp
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
Other
2
piece
Ice Cubes
used to shock the walnut oil

Steps

  • Grind the walnuts in a food processor until they achieve a dough-like consistency.
  • Place walnuts in a large casserole pot with 1 liter of cold water and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Simmer half-covered for 2 hours, adding 200ml of water and 2 ice cubes halfway through.
  • Stir in the pomegranate molasses, tomato purée, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken thighs and simmer covered for 1 hour, uncovering for the final 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve alongside steamed rice.