Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Fesenjan Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 4 chicken thighs
- • 1/2 cup barberries
- • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- • 1 onion, sliced
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1/4 cup pistachio slivers
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Steep the saffron in 1/4 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Brown the chicken with the onion, add half the saffron water and 1 cup water, and braise 30 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Meanwhile soak the rice in salted water for 30 minutes, then rinse.
4
Phase 4
Boil the rice 5 minutes in plenty of salted water and drain.
5
Phase 5
Return the rice to the pot with the butter and remaining saffron water, cover, and steam 30 minutes on low.
6
Phase 6
Sauté the barberries with the sugar in a little butter for 1 minute.
7
Phase 7
Fluff the rice, mound the chicken on top, and scatter barberries and pistachios over.