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Fesenjan (Pomegranate Walnut Stew)
Fesenjan (Pomegranate Walnut Stew) reads sweetness 6.3, fruity 5.8 and richness 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian main, about 1 hr 17 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.3 · Fruity 5.8 · Richness 5.5 · Nutty 5.3 · Sourness 3.9 · Allium 3.4 · Earthy 3.4 · Floral 3.2 · Umami 3.2 · Salinity 2.7 · Bitterness 2.3 · Herbaceous 0.7
What's in it (9)
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups walnuts (toasted and ground)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1 onion
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp sugar
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup water
Time & effort: about 1 hr 17 min (32 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 280.2 kcal, 18.7 g protein, 20.2 g fat, 8.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Fry chopped onion until golden, add browned chicken, and stir in the ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
- Add water, turmeric, and a touch of sugar, then simmer on very low heat for 45 minutes to one hour until the oil floats to the surface and the sauce is dark and glossy.
- Adjust tartness and sweetness before serving over rice.
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- Koofteh Tabrizi (Giant Stuffed Meatballs) — Persian
- Szilvás Gombóc (Plum Dumplings) — Hungarian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.