It is one of the pillars of Persian cooking; a delightful dance of sweet and sour. There is something for everyone in this dish, whether you prefer it sweet or tart. Saffron and butter bring regal barberries to life, while a generous layer of sugar compliments them.
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1/2 cup zereshk or barberries (dried red berries)
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped in small pieces
1/4 cup raisins (golden raisins)
2 tablespoons sugar
To be mixed together with olive oil
Step 1. Zereshk polo ba morgh is a traditional Iranian food. Zereshk polo ba morgh is a delicious and healthy dish for you to make at home. Zereshk polo ba morgh includes zereshk,
Step 2. Polow with saffron, chicken, butter and fried onions. To serve it with the main course called "Morgh". This Iranian dish can be served as an appetizer or side dish to any meal!
Step 3. With this recipe, you can make the best and most delicious Persian saffron rice with chicken, zereshk polo ba morgh. It is one of the most popular recipes in Iran and has been enjoyed by many generations.
1 - Use a heavy pot to cook the rice.
2 - Add enough water to cook the rice and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
3 - Once you add saffron and butter, cover the pot again and continue to cook until all liquids have evaporated.
Barberry is a large shrub native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. There are a few different varieties of barberries in different parts of the world. Its Fruits have been used in traditional medicine for decades. It’s believed to balance blood pressure and blood sugar. They are also high in vitamin C and beneficial to kidneys and heart. On top of that, these small berries are powerful antioxidants.
Barberries are widely used in Iranian cuisine. Black barberries are an important ingredient for a stew from Kermanshah province (mid-west of Iran) which is called “Khoresht-E Khalal Badam” (Persian Almond stew). These gorgeous red jowls are not only a key ingredient in many Iranian dishes such as Tahchin (Persian saffron and rice cake) but are also consumed as a popular Persian drink (Ab Zereshk-Barberry juice) due to its tangy taste and health benefits.
