Aşure is a delightful dessert made from a blend of grains, fruits, dried fruits, and nuts.
It holds cultural significance for Muslims in Turkey and the Balkans, particularly during the month of Muharram, observed on Aşure Day.
INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ cups Hulled wheat for aşure
1 ½ cups Rice
7 ½ liters Water
3 cups Milk
3 cups Sugar
2 oz. White beans
2 oz. Dry fava beans, hulled
2 oz. Chickpeas
4 oz. Walnuts, shelled
4 oz. Dried apricots, chopped
6 oz. Sultanas (white raisins)
6 oz. Dried figs, chopped
1 oz. Peanuts
1 oz. Currants
4 oz. Almonds, blanched
1/3 cups Rosewater
INSTRUCTIONS:
Soak the wheat and rice in enough water to cover and let it soak overnight.
Boil the walnuts and almonds the next day, then remove the skins to prevent darkening of the aşure.
Cook the beans, chickpeas, and favas separately.
Rinse the soaked wheat and rice, add water, 3 cups of sugar, and 3 cups of milk. Bring to a boil.
Cook on medium heat, stirring, until the wheat and rice have softened.
Add the cooked beans, favas, and chickpeas, followed by raisins, currants, apricots, figs, peanuts, almonds, chopped walnuts, and rosewater.
Once it thickens, pour into bowls, chill, and garnish with almonds, walnuts, raisins, and pomegranate kernels.
