Zereshk Polo Morgh
Zereshk Polo Morgh is a classic Persian dish featuring tender chicken served with fluffy basmati rice, studded with vibrant, tart barberries. The rice is often cooked to achieve a crispy bottom layer called tahdig, adding a delightful texture contrast. This recipe balances savory chicken with the sweet and sour notes of the barberries.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 2 h 10 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 1 117 kcal
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Príprava
Suroviny
chicken
- 4 kschicken leg, skin on, bone in
- 1 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 strúčikgarlic, minced
- 2 lyžicatomato paste
- 1 lyžičkaturmeric
- 0,25 lyžičkasaffron, ground and bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 lyžičkasalt
- 0,5 lyžičkablack pepper
- 2 šálkawater
- 2 lyžicavegetable oil
rice
- 2 šálkabasmati rice, rinsed
- 1 lyžicasalt
- 3 lyžicavegetable oil
barberry topping
- 0,5 šálkabarberry, rinsed
- 2 lyžicagranulated sugar
- 0,13 lyžičkasaffron, ground and bloomed in 1 tbsp hot water
- 2 lyžicabutter, melted(voliteľné)
garnish
- 2 lyžicapistachio, slivered, for garnish(voliteľné)
Vybavenie
fork · colander · large pot · dutch oven · small saucepan
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and black pepper.
Približne 2 min
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Približne 1 min
- 3
Sear the chicken legs on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, then remove them from the pot and set aside.
Približne 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: Do not cook through, just brown the skin for flavor.
- 4
In the same pot, add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Približne 7 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and turmeric, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes to deepen its color and flavor.
Približne 3 min
Poznámka kuchára: Cooking the tomato paste helps remove its raw flavor.
- 7
Return the seared chicken legs to the pot and pour in the water.
Približne 1 min
- 8
Add the bloomed saffron for the chicken, then bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
Približne 3 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chicken simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until very tender.
Približne 1 h 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: The chicken should be easily shreddable when done.
- 10
While the chicken simmers, prepare the rice by rinsing it thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: Rinsing removes excess starch, preventing sticky rice.
- 11
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: The water should be very salty, like the sea, to flavor the rice.
- 12
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the boiling water and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the grains are elongated and tender but still firm in the center (al dente).
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: Do not overcook the rice at this stage, as it will steam further.
- 13
Drain the rice in a colander and rinse briefly with warm water to remove any excess starch.
Približne 1 min
- 14
In a clean large non-stick pot, add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: This oil will help create the tahdig.
- 15
Carefully transfer the par-cooked rice into the pot, forming a pyramid shape.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: This pyramid shape allows steam to circulate evenly.
- 16
Cover the pot with a clean kitchen towel and a tight-fitting lid.
Poznámka kuchára: The towel absorbs steam, preventing soggy rice.
- 17
Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low and steam for 45-50 minutes.
Približne 50 min
Poznámka kuchára: Do not lift the lid during steaming to retain moisture.
- 18
While the rice steams, prepare the barberry topping. In a small saucepan, melt butter (if using) over medium-low heat.
Približne 2 min
- 19
Add the rinsed barberries and granulated sugar, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the barberries plump slightly.
Približne 3 min
Poznámka kuchára: Do not overcook barberries, as they can become bitter.
- 20
Stir in the bloomed saffron for the barberry topping and remove from heat.
Približne 1 min
- 21
Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove the legs from the sauce and set aside.
Približne 1 min
- 22
If desired, reduce the chicken sauce over medium-high heat until it thickens slightly.
Približne 5 min
- 23
When the rice is done, gently fluff it with a fork.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: If you want the tahdig, invert the pot onto a large platter.
- 24
To serve, place a portion of rice on a plate, top with a chicken leg, and spoon a generous amount of the barberry topping over the rice.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Garnish with slivered pistachio if desired.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 1 116,5kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 53,2g
- Sacharidy
- 86,2g
- Tuky
- 58,6g
- Vláknina
- 2,2g
- Cukry
- 11g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover Zereshk Polo Morgh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying.