Anar Bij
Anar bij is a northern Iranian pomegranate-walnut stew, deep with herbs and tart fruit molasses. Small meatballs simmer in the dark sauce until tender, creating a rich dish that belongs with saffron rice.
π Recipe adapted from Wikidata (Dish)
Mix ground meat with grated onion, salt, and pepper, then roll into small meatballs.
Brown the meatballs lightly in oil and remove them from the pan.
Cook herbs with turmeric until aromatic, then stir in ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and stock.
Return the meatballs and simmer gently until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
Adjust the sweet-tart balance and garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving with rice.
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