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Noah’s Pudding Recipe Turkish Ashure
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A wholesome, naturally gluten-free Turkish Ashure dessert, rich with pulses, dried fruits, and nuts. Perfect for sharing, it’s a unique and heartwarming sweet treat.
Ingredients
- Dried Chickpeas: 1 cup (200g) – Remember to soak them overnight!
- Dried White Beans: 1 cup (200g) – Also needs overnight soaking.
- White Rice: 1 cup (200g)
- Dried Apricots: 1/2 cup (75g), chopped
- Raisins: 1/2 cup (75g)
- Orange Zest: Zest of 1 orange
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g) – adjust to taste
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Water: About 6 cups (1.5L), plus more as needed
- Walnuts: 1/2 cup (50g), chopped – for garnish
- Pistachios: 1/4 cup (30g), chopped – for garnish
- Pomegranate Seeds: 1/4 cup (40g) – for garnish
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon for pudding, plus more for dusting – for garnish
- Rose Water: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Orange Blossom Water: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Dried Figs: 1/2 cup (75g), chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Pulses (Night Before): Soak 1 cup dried chickpeas and 1 cup dried white beans in separate bowls with plenty of water. Drain and rinse thoroughly before cooking.
- Cook the Pulses: In separate pots, bring the soaked chickpeas and beans to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (60-90 minutes). Drain well and set aside.
- Cook the Rice: In a large pot, combine 1 cup white rice with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the rice is mostly cooked and has thickened the water (about 15 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Combine & Simmer: Add the cooked chickpeas, beans, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup raisins, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the zest of 1 orange to the rice pot. Simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pudding thickens. Add more hot water if it becomes too thick.
- Adjust Sweetness & Flavor: Taste the pudding and adjust sugar as needed. If using, add 1 tablespoon rose water or orange blossom water for an aromatic touch.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle the warm Noah’s Pudding into individual bowls. Garnish generously with chopped walnuts, pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and a dusting of cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Substitutions & Dietary: This recipe is naturally gluten-free. For a low-carb option, use sugar substitutes (like erythritol or stevia) and emphasize nuts and seeds. For a time-saver, use canned chickpeas and beans (rinsed very well). To achieve a creamier texture, mash a portion of the cooked beans and rice before adding other ingredients. For a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar by half or more.
Flavor Boosters: Consider adding 1 tablespoon of rose water or orange blossom water at the very end for an elegant, aromatic finish. Additionally, 1/2 cup (75g) of chopped dried figs can be added with the other dried fruits for extra sweetness and chewy texture.
Troubleshooting: If the pudding is too thin, continue simmering gently, uncovered, stirring frequently. If it becomes too thick, add a little hot water (or a splash of plant-based milk) to thin it. If your beans are still firm after cooking, continue to cook them longer; a tiny pinch of baking soda (about 1/4 teaspoon) can sometimes help soften stubborn pulses during simmering.
Note: Nutritional data is estimated as it was not provided in the article.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 115 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Noah’s Pudding Turkish Ashure
