Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Turkey Related Subjects => Recipes & Turkish Cooking Section => Topic started by: Lotty on May 20, 2014, 12:48:36 PM
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Hi, can anyone tell me how long Nar will last and is still ok to use? I've had some for quite a long while, bought in a water bottle from one if the old ladies at the market. It's great in salad dressings, marinades etc and a few drops in bowl of lentil soup is delish. It still tastes good to me and seems to get better with age. :)
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It will last a very, very long time and much better than the stuff they sell in the supermarkets which is full of sweeteners and additives.
Drizzled on rocket with olive oil and garlic is my favourite :)
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Thanks Nichola, :D I agree it's fabulous as a dressing and in many things it just adds a lift. Hate the sugary stuff they charge a fortune for in supermarkets. It bears no resemblance to the real thing. I always bring some back to UK. It's 'narvellous' ;)
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Keep it in a cool dark cupboard or fridge and it'll last for months.
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Nichola what is the sweet dressing that goes on some of the salads out there? Do they make their own?
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Sorry..what is Nar..sounds good if it can go in salads and soup
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It's a pomegranate molasses. Basically, it's pomegranate juice that has been boiled down to a reduction making it thick and syrupy.
http://uktv.co.uk/food/ingredient/aID/508819
You can buy it in most food shops and supermarkets but the best quality, in my opinion, is sold at the Friday and Saturday markets by villagers.
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Thank you for the link old boy, a Turkish friend gave me a bottle of home made but I didn't
realise it was so versatile. Cheers
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Sorry..what is Nar..sounds good if it can go in salads and soup
In Turkish it's called Nar Ekşisi and KKOB is right the best stuff is made by the villagers and found at the village markets. You will see it, a very dark brown colour in reused half litre water bottles and a little goes a long way.
It makes a nice and healthy dip mixed with olive oil and pepper flakes for dipping bread.
Anne the salad dressing is possibly a mix of the pomegranate sauce and olive oil with seasoning. We use the pomegranate sauce a lot in some of our mezes.
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In my opinion the best Nar is definitely from the Turkish ladies in the markets. It's usually sold in small water bottles from family recipes and has probably been made the same way through generations. Restaurants often have it along with their condiments or they may be able to bring it if you ask. If you haven't already, you must try it. :)
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Anyone ever bought anything like it in The UK.... It was at Mozaik that we first had it and Pasha Kebab use it on their salads... On weight watchers diet so I would like to use it instead of salad cream...
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Our friends have a 'high class' deli in the UK and they would practically kill to get hold of regular supply of the stuff. Good enough recommendation for me. ;)
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Hi Anne, there's a Turkish store near me in Brum that sells approx' 12 / 14 brands & types.
I mentioned it in an earlier post. Loz and Keith have mentioned stores near them. You could also
try Asian and Polish stores. Or if you get in touch i'll get you some.
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Lots of "Eastern" and "Oriental" shops around the UK sell it. I got my last bottle in one of the Chinese Supermarkets on the Derby Road in Liverpool.
I've seen it in our local Tesco Extra in the past.
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Ah yes it is available in the UK, but it is the good Turkish stuff that is prized and valued. ;)
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Thank you Kevin... That's really nice of you... I go to Huddersfield quite a lot.. I have a feeling there may be quite a few Asian shops there... I will give them the once over and get back to you.. Thanks again. What a nice man xx