Zereshk Polo ba Morgh – Persian saffron rice with barberries

Zereshk Polo ba Morgh is one of the most famous dishes in Persian cuisine. It combines delicate saffron rice with fruity-sour barberries and juicy chicken – a true feast!

Ingredients (for 4 people):

• 300g Basmati rice
• 1 onion
• 2–3 chicken thighs or breast fillets
• 50 g barberries (Zereshk)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tsp saffron threads (dissolved in warm water)
• Salt, pepper, oil, butter

Preparation:

1. Prepare the rice:
   Wash the basmati rice and soak it for 30 minutes. Then cook and drain as usual.
2. Roast chicken:
   Finely chop the onion and sauté it in oil. Brown the chicken pieces with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato paste, sauté briefly, then add a little water and simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. Preparing barberries:
   Briefly soak Zereshk in water, drain, and gently fry in butter with sugar. Don't cook them too long – otherwise they will become bitter!
4. Mix saffron rice:
   Mix some of the rice with the saffron water – for the golden-yellow aroma.
5. Serving:
   Arrange the rice on a plate, sprinkle with barberries, and place the chicken next to it. Drizzle with a little melted butter – and you're done!

Tip:

Serve the dish with yogurt and fresh herbs such as mint or parsley for a perfect Persian taste experience.

Buy ingredients:

All ingredients such as saffron, Zereshk, turmeric and more can be found in the best quality in our shop. Haftsin Online Shop !