Soup E Shir Recipes

NAN-E BERENJI

Steps:

• Beat the confectioners' sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the yolks and mix until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute. Add the rosewater and cardamom and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
• Add the rice flour and stir using a rubber spatula until you have a soft dough that's still a bit moist, about 3 minutes. If needed, add more rice flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer the dough to a clean bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 4 to 6 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Scoop 1/2 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet and gently press it into a 1/2-inch-thick disc. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the discs 2 inches apart. Using the edge of a small spoon, gently make a series of curved indentations on top of each disc, radiating out from the center. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
• Bake until the edges start to lightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack. The cookies keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.

TAHDIG-E BAAL

Steps:

• Sprinkle the saffron over 3 ice cubes in a small bowl and leave it at room temperature to melt, about 15 minutes. This will be your bloomed saffron.
• Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and add the bloomed saffron with the lemon juice, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix and make sure all the wings are coated with the saffron mixture. Marinate the chicken wings for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• Fill a 2-quart nonstick saucepan with water (about 7 cups) and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Rinse the rice a few times to get rid of the excess starch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the rice to the boiling water. Return to a boil and par-cook for 6 minutes, just until the rice is tender on the outside but still firm in the middle (test by pinching a single grain). Drain the rice in a colander and rinse with cold water to get rid of the excess salt.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Remove the wings from the marinade, discarding the onion, and add to the skillet. Sear the wings until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side, and set them aside.
• Dry the nonstick saucepan and place it over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and the butter to the saucepan and heat until shimmering, then add the turmeric and arrange the wings skin-side down in the saucepan in a single layer. Spoon the rice over the wings and press it down using a spoon or spatula. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke 5 holes in the rice to allow steam to escape and promote the formation of the crust. Wrap the lid in a clean kitchen towel and place it on the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the rice is tender and the wings are crispy and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Remove the lid, place a plate on the saucepan and carefully flip it over, crispy side up. You can also scoop out the rice and then place the wings on top.