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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 1 sa. 30 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Orta
- Porsiyon başına
- 522 kcal
Alerjen bilgisi: gluten içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
meatballs
- 250 gground beef, lean
- 0,5 adetyellow onion, grated
- 1 yemek kaşığıall-purpose flour
- 0,5 çay kaşığısalt
- 0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper
soup base
- 1 adetyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 yemek kaşığıolive oil
- 1 çay kaşığıturmeric
- 0,5 su bardağısplit peas, rinsed
soup liquid
- 4 su bardağıpomegranate juice, unsweetened
- 2 su bardağıwater
herbs
- 0,5 su bardağıfresh mint, chopped
- 0,5 su bardağıfresh cilantro, chopped
- 0,5 su bardağıfresh parsley, chopped
thickener
- 0,25 su bardağırice, rinsed
seasoning
- 2 yemek kaşığıpomegranate molasses
- 1 çay kaşığısugar(isteğe bağlı)
garnish
- 0,25 su bardağıpomegranate seeds(isteğe bağlı)
Ekipman
grater · large pot · mixing bowl · dutch oven
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, flour, salt, and black pepper for the meatballs.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 4
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Yaklaşık 7 dk.
- 5
Stir in the turmeric and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 6
Add the rinsed split peas to the pot and stir to combine.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 7
Pour in the pomegranate juice and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the split peas to partially cook.
Yaklaşık 20 dk.
- 9
Gently add the prepared meatballs to the simmering soup.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: Add them one by one to prevent them from sticking together.
- 10
Stir in the chopped fresh mint, cilantro, parsley, and rinsed rice.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 25 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 521,8kcal
- Protein
- 19g
- Karbonhidrat
- 67g
- Yağ
- 20,5g
- Lif
- 5,7g
- Şeker
- 42,1g
Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.
Tazeliğini koruyun
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.