Photograph of the finished Zereshk polo

Middle East · Cơm nghệ tây quả barberry Zereshk polo

Zereshk polo

1 hr 40 min Hands-on time + 2 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Basmati rice Basmati rice 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Dried zereshk fruit (barberry) Dried zereshk fruit (barberry) 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Chicken thighs Chicken thighs 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Saffron threads Saffron threads 0.4 g
  • Photograph of Unsalted butter Unsalted butter 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Onion Onion 1.6
  • Photograph of Pistachios Pistachios 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Turmeric powder Turmeric powder 0.3 oz
  • Photograph of Dried limes Dried limes 4

Method

  1. 1 Soak basmati rice in salt water for 2 hours, then boil for 6 minutes until 70% cooked and drain in a colander.
  2. 2 Simmer the chicken with onions, turmeric, and dried lemon for 35 minutes until the meat is tender.
  3. 3 Soak barberries in cold water for 15 minutes, then sauté them with butter and sugar for exactly 60 seconds — overcooking will make them bitter and lose their red color.
  4. 4 Arrange the rice in a cone shape in the pot, drizzle with butter and saffron milk, cover with a cloth, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve the rice, mix in half of the barberry dressing, and sprinkle the rest with pistachios on top along with the braised chicken.

With an appliance

  • Oven 1 hr 40 min

    Replace step 4: cover the rice cooker and cook on the bottom rack of the oven at 170 degrees for 40 minutes, rotating the cooker at the 20th minute to ensure even browning; the steps for braising the chicken and sautéing the berries remain the same.

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