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Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

SUBMITTED BY: Sepi PHOTO BY: chwood

"Chicken, onions, finely processed walnuts, and pomegranate juice are simmered to perfection. The sauce should be as thick as a good chili. Serve with saffron steamed basmati rice. Enjoy! If you prefer, substitute angelica powder for cardamom; instead of pomegranate juice, you can substitute 1/2 cup pomegranate paste diluted in 2 cups water."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 29 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs, cut up
  • 1 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 cup warm water.) Mix in sugar, adjust seasoning, and simmer 30 minutes more.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2005 by MMIK
Wow! I made this with pomegranate paste/Molasses found in Jon's, simmered for about 2 hours... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by sputnitsa
Really easy to make, and delicious. The total winner at a recent dinner party. Taking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2005 by OKSANA81
Amazing! Just made it last night for diinner. A few simple ingredients and a bit of patience... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Melanie
I've tried several Fesenjan recipes on this site and THIS is the one I've been looking for.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2006 by MINALEWIS
I modified this somewhat. I doubled the recipe for a Persian New Years Eve Party and after I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by CVH
Absolutely delicious! The flavors all steep together gloriously, and it's got the same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Stacie
Wow...taste just like the restaurant version! I was truly surprised how easy it was to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by DEYAWPER
I made it without the sugar and half of the pom juice. Fantastic. The meat drips off the bone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by COURTJK
Terrific! Just as I remembered it tasting when prepared by my Iranian friend. I used spoons... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by TPFEISEL
Even our terribly picky 7 year old liked this. If you're lookng for something different for... MORE