Zereshk Polo
I NGREDIENTS Chicken 1 onion, diced 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground 1/2 teaspoon pepper, ground 4 chicken pieces, with bones and skin 1 cup of water 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt Rice 2 cups white basmati rice, soaked and rinsed 8 1/4 cups water, divided 2 tablespoons salt, for parboiling the rice; will be rinsed out 4 tablespoons neutral oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water, divided Berries 2 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup barberries, rinsed 2-4 tablespoons of sugar, adjust to your taste 1 tablespoon of saffron water Garnish 1 tablespoons pistachios or almonds, slivered INSTRUCTIONS...