Farhang Dinners with Chef Mojdeh2
FARHANG DINNERS
with Chef Mojdeh Eghbal
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Chef Mojdeh
Fesenjoon (Walnut and Pomegranate Stew)
Servings: 4-6
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
- 2 pounds chicken filet
- 2 cups ground walnut
- 2 tbsp rose water
- 1/2 tbsp Saffron, dissolved in 6 tbsp of hot water
- 1 tbsp Turmeric
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt & pepper as needed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté the onion in olive oil until it softens. Add salt, pepper, and turmeric.
Add the chicken filets and let them cook until golden brown.
In another pan, saute the ground walnuts for a few minutes. ( Do not add any oil)
Now add the water to the walnuts.
Take out the half-cooked chicken, and add the walnut mixture to the onions and let them cook for 20 minutes.
Now add the pomegranate molasses and sugar. Mix well and cook for another 20 minutes.
Now it's time to put the chicken filets back into the stew.
Add the rose water and saffron.
Finally, let it cook for another 10 minutes.
Enjoy!
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About Mojdeh Eghbal
Chef Mojdeh Eghbal started her journey by immigrating to the U.S. in 2004 when she decided to follow her passion for culinary arts and was lucky enough where the opportunity presented itself to learn and work in restaurants where she became a wine connoisseur and learned about well-known successful techniques in cooking and wine pairing.
She then used all that knowledge and her infinite passion for food to cook for all types of events; from romantic dinners for two to 300 person celebrity parties with unique breathtaking designs, twelve-course meals that take your breath away in every bite.
Chef Mojdeh has a natural-born talent for cooking with the authentic recipes that have been handed down to her from her mother and grandmother. Since a young age, she has shown tremendous love and passion for Iranian cuisine. Her recipes keep the authenticity of the cuisine but have her signature all over them. Her cooking mesmerizes, surprises, and takes you on a voyage to places you have never been before. Learn more about Chef Mojdeh by visiting her website and following her on Instagram and Facebook.
