FESENJAN 2: Persian Chicken Stew with Walnuts, Lime, and Pomegranate Juice AND Long Grain White Rice

Cuisine & Diet:  Central Asian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Jewish, Meat, Passover, Persian, Rice & Grains, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat, Thanksgiving
MENU:

  • Fesenjan: Persian Chicken Stew with Walnuts, Lime, and Pomegranate Juice
  • Riz: Long Grain White Rice with Onions

GENERAL INGREDIENTS:
Chicken (legs and/or thighs)

Limes
Coriander (cilantro) or parsley leaves
Onions
Vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil
Tomato paste
Pomegranate juice
Walnuts
Ground cinnamon
Smoked paprika
Sweet paprika
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Brown sugar
Long-grain white rice
Pine nuts (optional)

EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons

Chef’s knife/cutting board
3-quart saucepan with lid
Small frying pan, for toasting walnuts
Fine mesh strainer
2-quart saucepan
Mixing spoon

Jennifer Abadi | FESENJAN 2: Persian Chicken Stew with Walnuts, Lime, and Pomegranate Juice AND Long Grain White Rice