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Fesenjan

Fesenjan

Fesenjan is a traditional Persian stew known for its rich, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory elements makes it a beloved dish of the cuisine, especially during special occasions like weddings and holidays.
  1. Season duck legs all over with salt & pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place duck legs, skin-side down, in hot oil and cook until browned, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer legs to a plate; pour rendered duck fat into a bowl.
  3. Pour water into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons duck fat into a the oven; add olive oil and heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion and sauté until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 minute.
  5. Pour chicken broth, pomegranate molasses, honey, and reserved water mixture from the skillet into the oven; bring to a simmer.
  6. Meanwhile, grind walnuts to a fine powder in a food processor.
  7. Cook and stir ground walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; stir into broth mixture.
  8. Place duck legs into broth and press gently to submerge. Reduce the heat and simmer until duck legs are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 hours. A thermometer inserted near the bone should read 74 °C.
  9. Bring broth to a boil; cook until reduced and desired sauce consistency is reached. Season with salt, ladle sauce over duck legs to serve.
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