Authentic Rural Iranian Cooking : Chicken & Barberry Rice Baked in a Barrel Oven

barberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries provide a similar tartness at a lower cost.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric offers color and flavor, though not the same depth.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often less expensive.

Soak the rice in water.

Cut chicken thighs and season with turmeric, pepper, salt, and chicken spice.

Knead the spices into the chicken.

Heat a frying pan and add butter to fry the chicken.

Chop onions and add them to the frying pan.

Chop colorful bell peppers and add them to the mixture.

Soak the barberries and add them to the mix with tomatoes, garlic powder, saffron powder, ginger powder, and tomato paste.

Pour boiling water into the mixture.

Cover the pan with foil and place it in the oven to cook for two hours.

Pour water into a pot to steam the rice.

Chop spring onion and coriander for garnish.

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