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Ottomańska Pokusa – Słodycze
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Ottomańska Pokusa – Słodycze
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"Noah's pudding" of grains, beans, dried fruit and nuts.
A dessert from Noah’s ark — a sweet mosaic of grains, fruit and nuts.
The ritual
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Soaked grains
Wheat, beans and chickpeas are soaked and cooked soft.
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Dried fruit
Figs, raisins and apricots are added for natural sweetness.
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Slow simmer
Everything simmers together into a thick, sweet porridge.
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Top it
Topped with nuts, pomegranate and cinnamon.
A journey through time
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Noah’s pudding
Legend says Noah cooked it from the last supplies as the flood waters fell.
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The month of Muharram
Traditionally cooked and shared with neighbours during Muharram.
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A symbol of sharing
It remains a dessert of community and generosity.
Good to know
From the ark
Said to be made by combining everything left on the ship.
Dozens of ingredients
Traditionally contains a dozen or more ingredients.
Made to share
Cooked in big pots and given to neighbours.
See also
Ottomańska Pokusa – Słodycze
