Ashura, which we eagerly await every year, is a very special and traditional dessert that has been cooked in every local cuisine for centuries and has been the subject of various legends throughout history. The story of Ashura cooked in every household is blended with its own unique flavors and varieties.
Ashura delights our palates with different ingredients such as various grains and legumes, dried fruits, honey, milk and rose water. It has become a unique taste of sharing and a symbol of the abundance in our kitchens. Whether it is watery or thicker, all types of Ashura are both satisfying and delicious. It is cooked and distributed to our loved ones, shared with neighbors, and it becomes even more abundant when we make everyone share in this taste.
Ashura, which finds a place not only in our country's kitchens but also in world cuisines, is a rare dessert that has been prepared for centuries and has managed to spread over such a wide geographical area. When the story of Ashura is considered, the wheat ingredient used in its recipe comes to the fore. Wheat is the basis of many beliefs and traditions in Turkish folk culture and is associated with themes such as abundance, fertility, good luck, productivity and good luck. Wheat, as the treasure of Anatolian lands, came out of Mesopotamia and spread all over the world and was also included in Ashura. Do you think it is a coincidence that the main ingredient of Ashura is wheat? Just like wheat, Ashura has spread all over the world from Mesopotamia and has become one of the tools that strengthen cultures by keeping traditions and customs alive. Let's take a closer look at the story of this unique dessert before making an Ashura that will linger on your palate.
Meaning of Ashura
The story of Ashura is also related to its meaning. Ashura, derived from the Arabic word "ashara" meaning “ten”; It is a dessert that is boiled with legumes and nuts such as wheat, apricots, beans, figs and chickpeas. Our country's culture is familiar with this unique and deep-rooted taste.
There are many different gastronomic values that each culture brings to its own country's cuisine. One of these values is the "Ashura" dessert, also known as soup in the Ottomans. Ashura culture shows various differences between regions. The variety of ingredients found in the recipe of Ashura, which is our common value, is shaped by the beliefs of people living in different regions.
The day of Ashura has been considered among the sacred days of many cultures that have traveled through world history from thousands of years ago to the present day. In our country, according to the Hijri calendar, Ashura time lasts 1 month, starting from the 10th day of Muharram. Because it is cooked in the month of Muharram, this month is called the month of Ashura. When Ashura is mentioned, it comes to mind; Different cultures belonging to the same piece of land and different materials found in it come from different cultures. This Ashura tradition, which we experience every year in the month of Muharram, can be described as an indicator of both the unity and solidarity of our society. It is a symbol of sharing, solidarity and unity. This is where the story of Ashura comes from.
It is considered one of the beneficial desserts as it provides energy with the multiple nutritious ingredients it contains and helps increase body resistance. Ashura wheat is especially rich in B complex vitamin content. While this benefits normal energy-yielding metabolism, it also plays a role in protecting the immune system. Being valuable in terms of grains and legumes, it also meets our protein needs to a significant extent. In addition to containing beneficial amino acids, beans' high fiber content helps regulate the digestive system. The fresh and dried nuts in Ashura not only add flavor but also are a source of vitamins. It helps strengthen the immune system. Nuts such as almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts used in decoration contain Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, B and E group vitamins.
Why is Ashura Made?
Ashura dessert, rather than its name, is actually an extension of an ancient tradition to the present day. The purpose of Ashura is to believe in its holiness. According to Islam, it is the 10th day of the month of Muharram, It is known as the day Noah landed on land after the Flood, and for this reason, Ashura is cooked, which is believed to have been done by Noah himself.
In short, Ashura, which is consumed by the family as a gratitude for abundance and abundance and distributed to our neighbors with good wishes, expresses the love of both the creator and the human being at the core of our country's culture.
Ashura, which comes to life with delicious legumes and sweet nuts, tastes like a masterpiece in everyone's hands. You can prepare an Ashura that is both useful and delicious, as shown below. You can either add it to your menus or share it with all your loved ones during the month of Muharram.
To prepare a perfect Ashura, would you like to take a look at our Ashura recipe that you can prepare with Hasata's products produced with carefully selected seeds?
Wash Hasata Manisa Peeled Wheat, which is produced from white and coarse Cumhuriyet wheat, which is most suitable for making Ashura, by rubbing the wheat thoroughly with plenty of water, and after adding hot water, cook it on low heat. Once the water is absorbed, continue the cooking process by adding it again according to the amount if needed. If you want it to cook faster, it may be a good idea to soak the wheat the night before. It is the legumes added to Ashura that give it its flavor. You can add a unique flavor to your Ashura with Hasata Derinkuyu White Beans, which you prefer in your Ashura, and the beans that bear the geographical indication of the Derinkuyu region and the flavor provided by the geographical conditions of the region. To make a good Ashura, it is necessary to pay attention to the ingredients and its consistency. Although everyone has a different Ashura cooking technique and the ingredients vary, we recommend that you take a look at the options you may need for a perfect Ashura;
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