Persian Food - Fesenjan (Khoresht-e fesenjan) [Updated: Dec, 2024]

Fesenjan

If you are one of the glutton tourists, I should promise you that you have chosen the best country. Iran is full of delicious and varied foods.

Everywhere in Iran, you can find a variety of local and regional cuisine. Some of these foods are so famous in Iran. One of the foods that we want to talk about in this article is Fesenjan stew. Fesenjan or Fesenjun stew is one of the most original and delicious Iranian stews. The originality of this dish is Gilan. This stew is eaten with rice and can be made with meat or chicken. Fesenjan stew can be cooked in several flavors such as sour, sweet, and sour-sweet.

Fesenjan

Ingredients of Fesenjan
The first step to making Fesenjan stew is to prepare the ingredients. The ingredients which you may need are as follows:
Chicken or meat, pomegranate paste, onion, sugar, saffron, vegetable oil, salt, turmeric, and black pepper.

Recipe of Fesenjan
This delicious stew is made from several main steps as follows:
Step1: Chop the onion and fry in oil. Then add the turmeric.Then the slices of chicken into the onions and fry them.
Step2: Add the chopped walnut to the chicken and then mix well.
Step3: Add the pomegranate paste.
Step4: Add a few cups of water and let it cook slowly.

This stew needs to be cooked on low heat for three hours.

Where can have a delicious taste of Fesenjan in Gilan?
You can order this delicious stew at any restaurant in Gilan. But we want to introduce you to some of Galen's most popular restaurants that you can eat the most delicious of Fesenjan.

Razeghi Restaurant

It is a very stylish two-story restaurant with a perfect layout. If you like to eat delicious food in a stylish atmosphere, you should go to this restaurant.

Razeghi working hours start from 07:30 AM Until 12:00 AM
Address: Gilan Province, Rasht, Somayeh Blvd, No. 123