Zereshk Polo Morgh is a well-known traditional Persian dish consisting of barberry rice and succulent chicken.
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This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of colors, aromas, and textures, which beautifully represents the lively nature of Persian cuisine.
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These are the ingredients you will need for making Zereshk Polo. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list with measurements.
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Put a heavy-based pan on medium heat. Add half of the olive oil and sear the chicken pieces until slightly browned, set them aside on a plate.
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Add the rest of the olive oil to the same pan and sauté sliced onions along with peppers until soft.
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Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, freshly ground black pepper, and salt, and sauté for another minute.
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Pour in the water, lemon juice, and half of the bloomed saffron. Give it a good stir and bring the pan to a boil.
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Put the chicken pieces back into the pan, lower the heat, and cover with the lid. Let it simmer gently until the chicken becomes fork-tender.
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Pre-cook the rice while the chicken in tomato sauce is cooking. Wash the rice in a sieve under running water until the water from the rice is clear.
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Cook the rice for 7-8 minutes on medium-high heat. Once the rice is halfway cooked, drain it in a colander and rinse it with cold water a few times.
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Heat butter in a frying pan over low to medium heat. Add the barberries and heat it up on medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the sugar.
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Stir in the rest of the bloomed saffron then quickly sauté for about a minute. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside for later.
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When chicken pieces are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish and keep them warm until the rice is cooked.
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When the rice is cooked, transfer a small portion of it into the pan with sautéed barberries and gently mix them together.
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Layer the golden saffron rice with barberry on top of the white fluffy basmati rice. Serve the chicken and vegetables in their sauce separately.
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Zereshk Polo Morgh pairs well with light and vibrant Salad Shirazi. Click on 👇 "learn more for the full recipe with tips and step-by-step instructions.
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