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Turkey Condiment

Nar Ekşisi

魔法の黒い雫!バルサミコを超えるザクロの濃縮ソース

Vegan

Description

A fruity, sweet-and-sour syrup made by boiling down highly acidic pomegranate juice until it becomes thick and black.

Classification: For Women,Tart Condiment,Magic of Pomegranate

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Sour pomegranate

Instructions

  1. [Authentic Recipe]
  2. Halve highly acidic pomegranates harvested in autumn, tap with a wooden stick to extract every single red aril.
  3. Squeeze the arils in a cloth bag or use a press to extract 100% pomegranate juice.
  4. Put juice in a large copper pot, boil over wood fire for hours to half a day, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Done when it reduces to a blackish syrup (about 1/10th original volume) with intense tartness and richness.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Fruity tartness and sweetness of pomegranate

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Balsamic vinegar

Pairing

Kısır (Salad) and Meat dishes

Trivia

[Trend] An essential souring condiment for southeastern Turkish dishes. Rich in polyphenols, it is booming among health- and beauty-conscious demographics.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Pour generously over salads along with olive oil, using it as a dressing to draw out the vegetable umami!

Allergen

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