A Turkish pudding of wheat, legumes, dried fruit and nuts, shared with neighbors during the month of Muharram and associated with Noah's story. Serve it with turkish tea.
Asure (Turkish Noah's Pudding)
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A thick, sweet Turkish pudding of wheat berries, beans, chickpeas, dried fruit and nuts, also known as Noah's pudding. Cooked slowly and served cold. Makes 10 servings in about 15 hr 30 min.
Prep
30 min
Cook
180 min
Cooling
12 hr
Total
15 hr 30 min
Servings
10
Diet
Dairy free, Vegan
Ingredients
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Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 7 oz (200 g)hulled wheat berries
- 2 oz (60 g)dried chickpeas
- 2 oz (60 g)dried white beans
- 2 oz (50 g)short-grain rice
- 12 ⅔ cups (3000 ml)water
- 1 cup (200 g)sugar
- 7 tbsp (60 g)raisins
- ½ cup (60 g)dried apricots, finely chopped
- ½ cup (60 g)dried figs, finely chopped
- ½ cup (60 g)walnuts, chopped
- ⅓ cup (40 g)hazelnuts, chopped
- ¾ tsp (2 g)ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (8 g)sesame seeds, toasted
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Instructions
- Rinse the wheat, chickpeas and white beans. Soak them together in plenty of cold water overnight, 8 to 12 hours. Drain.
- Put them in a large heavy pot with the 3000 ml water. Bring to a boil and boil hard for 10 minutes to destroy bean toxins, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer 1 hour, skimming foam. Add the rice and cook 45 minutes more, stirring often, until the grains and legumes are very tender.
- Add the raisins, apricots and figs and cook 15 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring, until the pudding is thick and porridge-like.
- Ladle into bowls and cool at room temperature, then chill 3 hours. Top with the walnuts, hazelnuts, cinnamon and toasted sesame.
Tips
- Add sugar only once the grains are tender; sugar slows softening.
- Aşure is traditionally cooked in a large batch and shared with neighbors.
- Add pomegranate seeds on top for a classic finish.
- Boil dried beans hard for at least 10 minutes before simmering to destroy natural toxins.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make asure (turkish noah's pudding)?
Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 3 hours of cooking, plus 12 hours to chill. The recipe makes 10 servings.
How should I store asure (turkish noah's pudding)?
Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Can I make asure (turkish noah's pudding) ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.
266
Calories / serving
7.4g
Fat
47.2g
Carbs
5.8g
Protein
28.8g
Sugar
Whole recipe (10 servings): ~2660 cal · 74g fat · 472g carbs · 58g protein · 288g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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