Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of wheat berries
- 1/2 cup of chickpeas
- 1/2 cup of white beans
- 1/2 cup of red beans
- 1/2 cup of green lentils
- 1/2 cup of pearl barley
- 1/2 cup of rice
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of dried apricots
- 1/2 cup of dried figs
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
- 6 cups of water
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Serving bowls
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the wheat berries, chickpeas, white beans, red beans, green lentils, pearl barley, and rice in cold water and drain.
2. In a large pot, add the rinsed grains and beans with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the sugar, raisins, dried apricots, dried figs, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir well.
5. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the chopped apples and orange juice. Stir well and simmer for another 10 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
8. Serve in bowls and garnish with cinnamon and chopped nuts.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Temperature:
Simmer over low heat
Serving size:
6-8 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 400
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Protein: 15g
Fiber: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can substitute the dried fruits with any other dried fruits of your choice.
- You can substitute the nuts with any other nuts of your choice.
Variations:
- You can add a tablespoon of rose water for a floral flavor.
- You can add a tablespoon of pomegranate molasses for a tangy flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Soak the grains and beans overnight to reduce cooking time.
- Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
Storage instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in a pot over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in individual bowls and garnish with cinnamon and chopped nuts.
Garnishes:
Cinnamon and chopped nuts
Pairings:
Serve with Turkish tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with Turkish bread or crackers.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add more water.
- If the mixture is too sweet, add more water and adjust the sweetness with more salt.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse the grains and beans thoroughly before cooking.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Food history:
Ashure is a traditional Turkish dessert that is usually served during the month of Muharram. It is also known as Noah's Pudding and is said to have originated from the story of Noah's Ark.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and spiced.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or a snack.
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Region: Turkish