Fesenjān (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Meat Braise)

Name: Fesenjān (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Meat Braise)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups walnut halves (about 10 ounces; 285g); 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, divided; 1 pound (450g) boneless lamb leg or boneless beef chuck, cut in to 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 small yellow or red onion (about 4 ounces; 114g), diced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup pomegranate molasses (about 11 ounces; 330g); 2 tablespoons sugar (25g); Fresh pomegranate seeds, for serving (optional); Tahdig and chelow , for serving (see notes)

Prep 30m

Cook 2h

Total 2h 30m

This Persian dish, Fesenjān, is an exquisite blend of pomegranate and walnut flavors. The meat is braised to perfection in a mixture of pomegranate molasses, turmeric, and sugar. Served with optional fresh pomegranate seeds, it's a delightful explosion of sweet and savory flavors.

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Fesenjān (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Meat Braise)
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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

3 cups walnut halves (about 10 ounces; 285g)

3 tablespoons (45ml) extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, divided

1 pound (450g) boneless lamb leg or boneless beef chuck, cut in to 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 small yellow or red onion (about 4 ounces; 114g), diced

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 cup pomegranate molasses (about 11 ounces; 330g)

2 tablespoons sugar (25g)

Fresh pomegranate seeds, for serving (optional)

Tahdig and chelow , for serving (see notes)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,345kcal

67%
Fat

114g

5%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

57g

2%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

50g

2%
Protein

29g

1%
Cholesterol

31mg

1%
Sodium

317mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Fesenjān (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Meat Braise)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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