Zereshk polo ba morgh (Iranian rice with barberries and chicken)
Iranian steamed rice with saffron and tart barberries, served with braised chicken.
Zereshk polo ba morgh combines long-grain rice, saffron, and barberries with separately cooked chicken. In this version, the rice is boiled briefly and then steamed, and the chicken is served alongside it.
Method
- 01
Prepare the rice and saffron
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and soak it for 30 minutes. Set aside 2 cups of hot water from the stated amount and dissolve the saffron in it.
30 min - 02
Braise the chicken
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pot and brown the chicken with the onion. Add the turmeric, black pepper, and some of the salt. Pour in 2 cups water, cover, and cook over medium heat until the chicken is tender, about 40–45 minutes. Use a thermometer to check that the center of the thickest part reaches 74 °C.
45 min - 03
Parboil the rice
Drain the soaked rice. Bring the remaining 6 cups water to a boil, add the rice and the remaining salt, and cook for 6–8 minutes. Drain when the grains are tender outside but still firm in the center.
8 min - 04
Steam the rice
Add 2 tbsp oil to the bottom of a pot. Add the drained rice in a mound and pour the saffron water over it. Cover and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes, until the grains are fluffy and a golden crust has formed on the bottom.
45 min - 05
Prepare the barberries and serve
While the rice finishes cooking, melt the butter in a pan over low heat. Add the drained barberries and sugar; stir for 1–2 minutes, just until the berries plump. Serve the rice topped with the barberries and accompanied by the chicken.
2 min
Ingredients
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