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 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 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 place them in a large pot with 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rice to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the rice and beans are tender.
4. Add the sugar, chocolate chips, dried apricots, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Simmer the mixture for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate chips have melted and the mixture has thickened.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Ladle the aşure into serving bowls and let it cool to room temperature.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
- Cooking time: 2 hours
Temperature:
- Simmer on low heat
Serving size:
- This recipe makes about 10-12 servings.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Protein: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any combination of beans and grains that you like.
- You can use any type of dried fruit or nuts that you prefer.
Variations:
- You can add other spices such as nutmeg or cardamom.
- You can use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips.
- You can add a splash of rose water or orange blossom water for a floral flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to soak the beans and grains overnight to reduce cooking time.
- Stir the aşure frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover aşure in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the aşure in a pot and heat on low until warmed through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the aşure in individual bowls and garnish with chopped nuts and dried fruit.
Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruit
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of Turkish tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a side of Turkish bread or crackers.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the aşure is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
- If the aşure is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to thicken it up.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to soak the beans and grains overnight to reduce cooking time and ensure they are fully cooked.
- Store any leftover aşure in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Food history:
- Aşure is a traditional Turkish dessert that is typically served during the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, chocolatey, nutty, and fruity.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the aşure as a dessert or as a sweet snack.
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Region: Turkish
Taste: Rich, Sweet, Chocolatey, Nutty, Fruity