Fesenjan

Ingredients

• •2 pounds chicken pieces
• •2 cups walnuts, finely ground
• •1 onion, chopped
• •1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
• •1 tablespoon sugar, optional
• •1 teaspoon turmeric
• •1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• •2 tablespoons oil
• •3 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the chicken lightly in oil and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the onion until soft, then add the ground walnuts and turmeric.

3. 3

   Stir in the pomegranate molasses, water, salt, and sugar if needed, and simmer to form a sauce.

4. 4

   Return the chicken to the pot and cook gently until tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.

5. 5

   Taste for balance between tart and sweet before serving.