Asure (Noah's Pudding)
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
Allergen information: may contain gluten, nuts, sulphites, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover Asure in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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