Saed News: Tas Kebab, a delicious combination of a special meat stew served with rice, is one of the favorite dishes in the Middle East. If you ask someone in Turkey or Iran about their favorite type of kebab, many will likely mention this dish. In this article, we provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to preparing Chicken Tas Kebab.
According to the Family Magazine Service of Saed News, Tas Kebab is one of the delicious and traditional Iranian dishes prepared with a wide variety of ingredients and recipes. Due to the diverse ingredients used in its preparation, there are many variations of this dish. Typically, Tas Kebab is made in two ways: a vegetarian version and a version with chicken or meat, each of which may suit different preferences.
If you wish to prepare this tasty dish with meat but avoid red meat, it is recommended to use chicken. For a step-by-step cooking guide, follow along with us.
Ingredients for 4 People:
Chicken: 600 grams
Carrots: 3 medium-sized
Quince: 2 medium-sized
Onions: 2 large
Potatoes: 2 large
Dried plums (Alu Bukhara): 20 pieces
Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
Salt and verjuice: To taste
Step 1:
Peel the quince and onions, wash them, and slice them into rings on a cutting board. Cut the quince into large cubes and set aside.
Step 2:
Peel the carrots using a peeler, wash them, and slice them into rings. Set them aside. In a small pan, heat ½ tablespoon of oil on low heat.
Step 3:
Add the tomato paste to the pan and sauté for 1 minute to remove its raw smell. Sprinkle turmeric and black pepper on top, sauté briefly, and then add verjuice along with a bit of water.
Step 4:
Mix the ingredients well to create a flavorful sauce. Select a pot and layer the ingredients as follows: place the chicken pieces at the bottom.
Step 5:
(Optional: Add lamb fat for extra flavor.) Next, layer the carrots, dried plums, onions, and quince. Pour three cups of water and the prepared sauce over the ingredients. Turn the heat to high until it boils, then reduce it to very low.
Step 6:
Cover the pot and let the ingredients cook gradually for about 2 hours. Once cooked, taste the stew and adjust the flavor. Peel the potatoes, wash them, slice them into rings, and arrange them on top.
Step 7:
(Optional: Slice tomatoes into rings and place them on top as well.) Allow the dish to cook for another 30 minutes to 1 hour until the ingredients are fully tender. Once the Tas Kebab sauce thickens, adjust the salt and serve the dish in a serving bowl. Enjoy with rice or bread.
