Pomegranate molasses, also known as Dibs Ar-rumman (), robb-e anâr (), melása rodioú (, "pomegranate
syrup
In cooking, syrup (less commonly sirup; from ; , beverage, wine and ) is a condiment that is a thick, viscous liquid consisting primarily of a Solution (chemistry), solution of sugar in water, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars but ...
"), nar ekshisi (, "pomegranate sour"), narsharab (; , "pomegranate wine"), and nuri matsuk (, "pomegranade syrup") is a
Middle Eastern
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seasoning
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consisting of concentrated
pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice is made from the fruit of the pomegranate. It is used in cooking both as a fresh juice and as a concentrated syrup.
Research
Various primary studies have been conducted into possible health benefits derived from drinking pomeg ...
. It is usually used in fish and meat dishes,
and also as a dressing in salads.
Etymology
The word narsharab (''narşərab''), from , literally means pomegranate wine, although it contains no alcohol. It contains 10%
citric acid
Citric acid is an organic compound with the formula . It is a Transparency and translucency, colorless Weak acid, weak organic acid. It occurs naturally in Citrus, citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, ...
sugar. Dishes get a light sour taste because of narsharab.
Preparation
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
Coriander (), whose leaves are known as cilantro () in the U.S. and parts of Canada, and dhania in parts of South Asia and Africa, is an annual plant, annual herb (''Coriandrum sativum'') in the family Apiaceae.
Most people perceive the ...
,
basil
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, and
cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus ''Cinnamomum''. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, biscuits, b ...
, and sometimes black or red pepper, are added.
See also
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Nardenk
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Turkish cuisine
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Levantine cuisine
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Arabic cuisine
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Middle Eastern cuisine
Middle Eastern cuisine includes a number of cuisines from the Middle East. Common ingredients include olives and olive oil, pitas, honey, sesame seeds, dates, sumac, chickpeas, mint, rice and parsley, and popular dishes include '' kebabs'', ...
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Iranian cuisine
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Azerbaijani cuisine
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Lavangi
References
Arab cuisine
Azerbaijani cuisine
Iranian cuisine
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Pomegranate products
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