SLOW COOKER KHORESH-E FESENJAN
Khoresh-e Fesenjan is an Iranian stew with chicken, pomegranate syrup and ground walnuts which is perfect for the slow cooker. Depending on how big your chicken is and how sweet you like the sauce, use more or less pomegranate syrup.
Provided by leila
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 5h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rub chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken in batches from all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet and saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, and cardamom and cook for 3 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid starts to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add walnuts and cook everything into a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pomegranate syrup, and honey and mix well. Add to a slow cooker and sprinkle with saffron. Cover with a lid.
- Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 4 hours. Remove chicken from pot and debone. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Cook on High uncovered until sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 56.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 54.3 g
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Jacob Below
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either. I might try making it again with some modifications.
Angel Fox MUA
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was too thin and the chicken was tough. I won't be making this again.
Asheeqa VanEden
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my sauce turned out really bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.
Swambimbi
[email protected]This recipe was too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less pomegranate molasses.
Sunny Lover
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken was a bit dry. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Sarwar Husain
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I expected. It was still tasty, but it wasn't quite the same as the pictures.
Thagendra Bastola
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that my guests loved.
Judith Aleyo
[email protected]I've never had khoresh e fesenjan before, but this recipe made me a fan! The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Nayeem Sarder
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pomegranates, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ranbir thapa
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Khloe Malicdem
[email protected]I love the addition of pomegranate molasses in this recipe. It gives the sauce a beautiful color and a unique flavor. I also really enjoyed the texture of the walnuts.
MD Mithun Hussain
[email protected]This was my first time making khoresh e fesenjan and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to make. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more spice.
Tumi Hlwili
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is so good, I could eat it with a spoon! I usually serve it over rice, but it's also great with pasta or even just with bread.
Camir Key
[email protected]This khoresh e fesenjan recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors. My family loved it too, and they all went back for seconds.