Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup wheat berries
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup white beans
- 1 cup red beans
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup rosewater
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 8 cups water
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Serving bowls
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the wheat berries, chickpeas, white beans, and red beans in cold water and soak them overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans and wheat berries and add them to a large pot with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rice, sugar, raisins, apricots, figs, hazelnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and cardamom to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the rosewater.
5. Divide the ashure into serving bowls and let cool to room temperature.
6. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios and serve.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
- Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Simmer over low heat
Serving size:
- Makes 8-10 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 450
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Protein: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any combination of beans and grains that you like.
- You can substitute other dried fruits, such as dates or prunes, for the raisins, apricots, or figs.
- You can use almonds or walnuts instead of hazelnuts.
Variations:
- You can add a tablespoon of orange blossom water instead of rosewater.
- You can add a tablespoon of honey for extra sweetness.
- You can add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to soak the beans and wheat berries overnight to ensure they cook evenly.
- Stir the ashure frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- If the mixture is too thick, you can add more water to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover ashure in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the ashure in a pot over low heat and stir until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the ashure in individual bowls and garnish with chopped pistachios.
Garnishes:
- Chopped pistachios
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of Turkish tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a small salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ashure is too thick, you can add more water to thin it out.
- If the ashure is too thin, you can simmer it for a few more minutes to thicken it up.
Food safety advice:
- Be sure to soak the beans and wheat berries overnight to ensure they cook evenly and are safe to eat.
Food history:
- Ashure is a traditional Turkish dessert that is typically served during the month of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and fragrant with hints of cinnamon and cardamom.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the ashure as a dessert or as a sweet snack.
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Region: Turkish