Asure (Noah's Pudding)

Dive into the rich history and flavors of Asure, also known as Noah’s Pudding—a beloved Turkish dessert that’s as heartwarming as its legend. This delightful plant-based treat combines tender wheat berries, creamy chickpeas, and hearty white beans simmered to perfection with fragrant cinnamon. Sweetened with dried apricots, raisins, and figs, and finished with a medley of walnuts, hazelnuts, and refreshing orange zest, Asure offers a harmonious blend of textures and natural sweetness. Topped with jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this pudding is not only visually stunning but also packed with wholesome goodness. Traditionally shared with loved ones and neighbors, this vibrant dessert is perfect for festive occasions or as a unique, nutrient-rich treat. Try this time-honored recipe that’s steeped in tradition and brimming with irresistible flavor. Ideal for those exploring Turkish cuisine, vegan desserts, or cultural specialties!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams wheat berries
• 100 grams rice
• 150 grams chickpeas
• 150 grams white beans
• 100 grams dried apricots
• 100 grams raisins
• 100 grams figs
• 400 grams sugar
• 100 grams walnuts
• 100 grams hazelnuts
• 50 grams pomegranate seeds
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 liters water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse wheat berries in cold water and soak them overnight.

Step 2

Rinse and soak chickpeas and white beans separately in cold water overnight.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked wheat berries, chickpeas, and white beans.

Step 4

In a large pot, add the wheat berries, 3 liters of water, and the cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Add the drained chickpeas and white beans to the pot and continue simmering for another 30 minutes until tender.

Step 6

Rinse the rice and add it to the pot, simmering for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 7

Chop the dried apricots and figs into small pieces.

Step 8

Add the sugar, chopped apricots, raisins, and figs to the pot.

Step 9

Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the fruits are soft.

Step 10

Add the orange zest, walnuts, and hazelnuts. Mix well.

Step 11

Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot.

Step 12

Divide the asure into serving bowls and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 13

Garnish each serving with pomegranate seeds before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with more chopped nuts or cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5675.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5077.1

Total Fat 145.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 51.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 758.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 889.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 88.1g	0%
Total Sugars 544.5g
Protein 100.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 960.6mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 5032.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 67.5%