Fesenjun

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups ground walnuts
• 1 cup pomegranate syrup
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar (depending on taste)
• Poultry seasoning
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Sauté the onions in the shortening over medium-high heat until they are limp.
2. Add the chicken pieces, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is browned on all sides.
3. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover pan, and let chicken summer for about 1 hour.
4. Add the ground walnuts, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over jasmine rice with plain yogurt.