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Nutritional Values
650kcal
45gProtein
30gCarbs
45gFat
4gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥜 Nuts
Fesenjān
How to order / say it
Say it
فسنجان — [fe-sen-jaan]
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I would like to have Fesenjān.
Locally
لطفا فسنجان میخواهم
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A rich Persian stew made with walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
Why try it?
Fesenjān embodies Tehran's culinary tradition of fusing sweet and savory elements, offering a taste of history in each bite.
How it tastes
Rich and tangy, Fesenjān combines the deep nutty flavors of walnuts with the tart sweetness of pomegranate.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Fesenjān dates back to ancient Persia and has been a staple of Tehran's cuisine, cherished for its complex flavors and historical roots.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g chicken thighs
- 🥜 200 g walnuts
- 🥣 150 ml pomegranate molasses
- 🧄 1 onion
Method
- 1 Ground walnuts and fry until aromatic.
- 2 Add chicken and onions, cook thoroughly.
- 3 Stir in pomegranate molasses and simmer until thickened.
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