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Pomegranate molasses

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Pomegranate molasses
Alternative namesNarşərab, nar ekşisi
TypeCondiment
Region or stateWest Asia
Main ingredientsPomegranate

Pomegranate molasses, also known as Dibs Ar-rumman (Arabic: دِبْس الرُّمَّان), robb-e anâr (Persian: رب انار), melása rodioú (Greek: μελάσα ροδιού, "pomegranate syrup"), nar ekshisi (Turkish: nar ekşisi, "pomegranate sour"), and narsharab (Azerbaijani: narşərab, "pomegranate wine") is a Middle Eastern seasoning consisting of concentrated pomegranate juice. It is usually used in fish and meat dishes,[1] and also as a replacement for vinegar in salads.

About

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The word narsharab (narşərab), from Persian: انارشراب, romanized(a)nârsharâb, literally means pomegranate wine, although it contains no alcohol. It contains 10% citric acid and 45% sugar. Dishes get a light sour taste because of narsharab.[2][3]

Preparation

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Recipes for narsharab vary. Commonly, unpeeled pomegranates are squeezed and heated to evaporate the juice. It is cooked to half its original volume. After the juice is thickened, sugar, coriander, basil, cinnamon, sometimes black or red pepper are added.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Narsharab in Culinary Dictionary". www.langet.ru. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  2. ^ a b "Narsharab, country's delicious pomegranate sauce". Azerbaijan State News Agency. 2019-07-04. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  3. ^ a b Ministry of Culture and Tourism Republic of Azerbaijan (2013). Kerimli T; Kerimov E; Ramazanova A (eds.). Azerbaijani Cuisine (A Collection of Recipes of Azerbaijani Meals, Snacks and Drinks) (PDF). Baku: «INDIGO» print house. p. 131. ISBN 978-9952-486-00-1.