Zereshk Polo Morgh - Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken

Liquid Saffron:

• 1/2 tsp ground saffron
• 4 Ice cubes

Tomato Paste Sauce:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cup water

Chicken:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp butter
• 1.5 lb chicken thighs bone-in and skin-off
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp liquid saffron

Veggies:

• 1 onion sliced
• 1 bell pepper cut into chunks
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 tbsp liquid saffron

Barberries:

• 3 tbsp barberries
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp liquid saffron

To serve:

• 2 times the recipe of Persian Style Rice on the blog
• 2 tbsp liquid saffron