Authentic Aşure Recipe Turkiye, Asia

There is no such thing as a set recipe for aşure — the number of ingredients can range between seven to around 15, while some sources cite that this number can reach up to 40 ingredients. The preparation starts with soaking the grains and the beans overnight, preferably in separate bowls. The grains are usually wheat, barley, and bulgur, while the beans include white kidney beans, haricot beans, fava beans, and chickpeas. Next, the beans and the grains are cooked separately until softened, after which they are joined in one large bowl and simmered over low heat. Rice, sugar, rehydrated dried fruit, nuts, and flavorings such as orange or lemon zest and rosewater are added during cooking. After the desired consistency is reached — and it can range from liquid to dense, depending on personal preference — aşure is left to cool. Finally, the surface is richly decorated with dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and aşure is served cold or at room temperature ... Read more