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PERSIAN CHICKEN OR DUCK IN POMEGRANATE WALNUT SAUCE (FESENJAN)



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Fesenjan, also known as khoresht-e fesenjan, is typically made for special occasions in Iran. It is traditionally made with duck or pheasant in the north of the country along the Caspian sea. It is a thick, rich, sweet-sour dish that improves in flavor the next day. Pomegranate syrup, sometimes called pomegranate molasses, is available in most Middle Eastern and health food stores (make sure it does not say "sour" ) If using fresh pomegranate juice, use 1 1/2 to 2 cups and reduce the stock or water. Adding a 1/2 tsp ground cardamom or 1/2 tsp cinnamon when sautéing the onions will add a richer flavor. Add more sugar if the sauce is too tart, or lime or lemon juice if it is too sweet. A peeled and cubed eggplant is sometimes added. Sauté the eggplant along with the onions. You may need to add a little more liquid as it simmers.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup oil
2 1/2-3 lbs chicken (cut up, bone-in) or 2 1/2-3 lbs duck (cut up, bone-in)
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 cups walnuts, finely ground in a food processor
1 1/2-2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2-2 cups water
2/3 cup pomegranate syrup (see notes in description if using juice)
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle meat with lime juice and allow to marinate for 1-4 hours.
  • Over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot heat an 1/8 cup (2 Tablespoons) of the butter or oil until shimmering.
  • Add the chicken/duck pieces a few at a time and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add onions (and eggplant if using - see notes in description) and sauté in remaining butter or oil until translucent.
  • Stir in ground walnuts and saute for 1/2 a minute.
  • Add stock or water and browned chicken/duck pieces. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
  • Stir in the pomegranate juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Sauce should have a balanced sweet-sour flavor. See notes to adjust.
  • Simmer another 15-20 minutes until the chicken/duck is tender, sauce is somewhat thickened and the walnuts begin to give off their oil. Serve with plain white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1176.4, Fat 93.5, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 245.8, Sodium 432.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 64.7

FESENJAN - DUCK WITH POMEGRANATE & WALNUT SAUCE



Fesenjan - Duck With Pomegranate & Walnut Sauce image

This duck recipe is adapted from Claudia Roden's "The Book of Jewish Food." I found it on another site and wanted to share, but haven't tried it yet. As to the comment that it is Iranian, not Jewish: in stating it was Jewish I merely quoted the recipe source; but both groups originated in the same area, so it makes sense that both would have their own version of many similar dishes. There's an Iranian Fesenjan recipe here and it uses different seasonings.

Provided by firefly68

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 duck breasts, skinned and scored
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
150 ml chicken stock
75 g walnuts, finely chopped
2 -3 teaspoons sugar (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gently fry the duck breasts in oil, skin side down for 5-10 minutes, until they release their fat. Add the onion, garlic and salt and pepper. Fry until onion is soft, stirring occasionally. Once the skin has browned, turn the heat up and brown the flesh side. Remove the duck from the pan and leave in a warm place.
  • Pour the duck fat from the onions and reserve fat for another use. Add the pomegranate molasses, chicken stock, walnuts and a little sugar to taste. Stir well, bring to a simmer then return the duck to the pan. Continue cooking until the duck is medium rare. Rest the duck for 5 minutes while you reduce the liquid to sauce consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.3, Fat 45.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 327.5, Sodium 257.8, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 63

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