| Pomegranate molasses | |
| Alternate Name: | Narşərab, nar ekşisi |
| Region: | West Asia |
| Type: | Condiment |
| Main Ingredient: | Pomegranate |
Pomegranate molasses, also known as Dibs Ar-rumman (Arabic: دِبْس الرُّمَّان), rakkaz rimonim (Hebrew: רכז רימונים), robb-e anâr (Persian: رب انار), melása rodioú (μελάσα ροδιού, "pomegranate syrup"), nar ekshisi (Turkish: nar ekşisi, "pomegranate sour"), and narsharab (Azerbaijani: narşərab, "pomegranate wine") is a Middle Eastern seasoning consisting of concentrated pomegranate juice. It is usually used in fish and meat dishes,[1] and also as a replacement for vinegar in salads.
The word narsharab (narşərab), from Persian: انارشراب|(a)nârsharâb, literally means pomegranate wine, although it contains no alcohol. It contains 10% citric acid and 45% sugar. Dishes get a light sour taste because of narsharab.[2] [3]
Recipes for narsharab vary. Commonly, unpeeled pomegranates are squeezed and heated to evaporate the juice. It is cooked to half its original volume. After the juice is thickened, sugar, coriander, basil, cinnamon, sometimes black or red pepper are added.