Dessert

Asure (Noah's Pudding)

Name: Asure (Noah's Pudding)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 250 g wheat berries soaked overnight; 100 g chickpea soaked overnight, cooked; 100 g white bean soaked overnight, cooked; 50 g rice rinsed; 100 g dried fig chopped; 100 g dried apricot chopped; 50 g golden raisin; 200 g sugar; 2 tbsp rose water (optional); 1 tsp orange zest; 2 l water; 1 tsp cinnamon ground; 0.5 cup pomegranate seed; 50 g walnut chopped; 50 g pistachio chopped (optional)

Asure, also known as Noah's Pudding, is a traditional Turkish dessert made from a variety of grains, legumes, dried fruits, and nuts. It is a hearty and sweet pudding often prepared and shared during special occasions. This vegan version is naturally dairy-free and full of wholesome ingredients.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 4 hr 30 min
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 402 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten, nuts, sulphites, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gwheat berries, soaked overnight
100 gchickpea, soaked overnight, cooked
100 gwhite bean, soaked overnight, cooked
50 grice, rinsed
100 gdried fig, chopped
100 gdried apricot, chopped
50 ggolden raisin
200 gsugar
2 tbsprose water(optional)
1 tsporange zest
2 lwater

garnish

1 tspcinnamon, ground
0.5 cuppomegranate seed
50 gwalnut, chopped
50 gpistachio, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large pot · serving bowls

The method

Step by step

1
Place the wheat berries in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches.
Cook’s note: Soaking the wheat berries overnight significantly reduces cooking time.
2
Bring the wheat berries to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
About 15 min
3
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the wheat berries rest for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the wheat berries to fully absorb water and soften.
4
Drain and rinse the cooked chickpeas and white beans.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: If using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly to remove excess salt.
5
Add the rinsed rice, cooked chickpeas, and white beans to the pot with the wheat berries.
6
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
About 10 min
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens slightly.
About 40 min
8
Stir in the chopped dried figs, dried apricots, golden raisins, sugar, and orange zest.
9
Continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the fruits are plump and the pudding reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: The pudding will thicken further as it cools.
10
Remove from heat and stir in the rose water, if using.
11
Ladle the Asure into individual serving bowls.
About 5 min
12
Let the pudding cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Asure is traditionally served cold.
13
Before serving, garnish with ground cinnamon, pomegranate seeds, chopped walnuts, and chopped pistachios.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 402.2kcal
Protein: 9.5g
Carbs: 78.9g
Fat: 8.1g
Fibre: 9.3g
Sugar: 44.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Asure in an airtight container in the refrigerator.