Noah's Pudding time

Summer has arrived in Australia and its delicious , however some of you will be starting to get cooler weather ...( yuck )
anyway here is a winter warmer that will soothe your soul called Aşure or Noah's Pudding
which is eaten today 3rd november , it was yesterday in Australia.

 Aşure Gunu is a holiday celebrated annually in Turkey. It signifies many events for Muslims, amongst the most significant being the day Noah's Ark set on dry land. The month long festivities center on promoting friendship, good relations between neighbors and universal peace and understanding.In Turkey, a traditional dish is prepared during this month ( roughly around  November ) known as Noah’s pudding. It is meant to symbolize the celebratory meal Noah made when he came off the Ark. It is a sign of peace.

The making of Aşure is a common practice among Muslim and Christian people in the Middle East. In Turkey, it is customary to prepare Aşure in November. 

Aşure prepared at home is shared with the neighbors. Generally people who prepare Aşure

send a cup to each of the neighbors in their building. As tradition goes the residents of forty

houses to your east, west, north and south are considered neighbors. One has responsibility of maintaining good relations with their neighbors regardless of what their religion or beliefs may be. It is also a custom to prepare it  in large cauldrons and distribute it to the poor.

THE RECIPE

Recipe for Noah's Pudding (makes 30 servings) Ingredients*: 

1 cup wheat

1 cup white beans

1 cup garbanzo beans

1 cup raisins

1 cup almonds

3/4 cup peanuts

12 dried apricots

5 1/2 cups sugar

water (enough to cover)

topping: walnuts, cinnamon

Preparation:1. Soak wheat, white beans, garbanzo beans and almonds in water overnight.

2. Boil the above ingredients, remove the outer shell or skin.

3. Soak the raisins in boiling water until they soften.

4. Put all the ingredients above (steps 1-3) in a large pot and boil. Add peanuts and almonds

(peeled and cut in half) at this point.

5. Chop the apricot into small pieces, add to mixture along with sugar.

6. Boil for 10-15 minutes.

7. Enjoy your pudding!

 Pomegranate, sesame seeds and orange peel are recommended

feel free to use whatever nuts you want , i omit walnut as it will send me into anaphylactic shock , but i have added it to the recipe as it is traditional to include it , i usually replace it with cashews.

Afiyet olsun !!

Turkish Delight :)