Aash-e Anar (Pomegranate Soup)
This vibrant Persian pomegranate soup is a delightful balance of sweet and sour flavors, featuring tender meatballs, split peas, and fresh herbs. It's a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a cool evening.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 1 h 30 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 522 kcal
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Príprava
Suroviny
meatballs
- 250 gground beef, lean
- 0,5 ksyellow onion, grated
- 1 lyžicaall-purpose flour
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
- 0,25 lyžičkablack pepper
soup base
- 1 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 lyžicaolive oil
- 1 lyžičkaturmeric
- 0,5 šálkasplit peas, rinsed
soup liquid
- 4 šálkapomegranate juice, unsweetened
- 2 šálkawater
herbs
- 0,5 šálkafresh mint, chopped
- 0,5 šálkafresh cilantro, chopped
- 0,5 šálkafresh parsley, chopped
thickener
- 0,25 šálkarice, rinsed
seasoning
- 2 lyžicapomegranate molasses
- 1 lyžičkasugar(voliteľné)
garnish
- 0,25 šálkapomegranate seeds(voliteľné)
Vybavenie
grater · large pot · mixing bowl · dutch oven
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, flour, salt, and black pepper for the meatballs.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: Ensure the grated onion is squeezed of excess liquid before adding to the meat mixture.
- 2
Mix well until just combined, then form into small, marble-sized meatballs and set aside.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the meat mixture from sticking.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Približne 1 min
- 4
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Približne 7 min
- 5
Stir in the turmeric and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Približne 1 min
- 6
Add the rinsed split peas to the pot and stir to combine.
Približne 1 min
- 7
Pour in the pomegranate juice and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Približne 5 min
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the split peas to partially cook.
Približne 20 min
- 9
Gently add the prepared meatballs to the simmering soup.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Add them one by one to prevent them from sticking together.
- 10
Stir in the chopped fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, and rinsed rice.
Približne 1 min
- 11
Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through, the split peas are tender, and the rice is soft.
Približne 25 min
Poznámka kuchára: Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 12
Stir in the pomegranate molasses. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or optional sugar to balance the flavors.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: The amount of sugar needed will depend on the sweetness of your pomegranate juice and personal preference.
- 13
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, if desired.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 521,8kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 19g
- Sacharidy
- 67g
- Tuky
- 20,5g
- Vláknina
- 5,7g
- Cukry
- 42,1g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover Aash-e Anar in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or pomegranate juice if the soup has thickened too much.