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[rootofnewt]

for ashbet:


From Please to the Table: the Russian cookbook
Pomegranate Broth
Narli Bulion

5 c Chicken stock or canned broth (I used boxed un-chicken broth)
1 1/3 c fresh or bottled pomegranate juice (Whole Foods has this--it's about five bucks for a large bottle, but worth it)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 c pomegranate seeds for garnish (didn't have any at market, so I didn't use these)
Chopped fresh mint for garnish

1. In a soup pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer over medium heat.

2. Place the pomegranate juice in a small non-aluminum pan and reduce over high heat to 1/2 cup, 10-15 minutes. Stir the juice into the stock and season with salt and pepper.

3. Serve garnished with pomegranate seeds and mint.
Serves 6.

I used 2.5 cups of broth, 2/3 cup of juice, no seeds. We each took a mug (fits two mugs perfectly), but this is richer than it seems, so we had a little much. It's intended for a Russian first (soup) course, so small servings. It's very good, though. Very different.


When we move again, boy and I want to start having dinner parties with our friends. This is definitely going to be served at one of those.

and, so that ashbet can use up the rest of the pomegranate juice (though I suspect she'll just drink it, like I do), here's :

From the same cookbook. I highly recommend this cookbook. It's very good and fun to read. It's full of little anecdotes and vignettes.

Pomegranate Syrup
Narshrab
An absolutely indispensable ingredient in Caucasian and Middle Eastern cuisine, this can be served on its own with grilled fish or meats, or used to flavor meat or chicken stews, compotes, or sauces. (Personally, I'd use it in a glass of Coke. This is homemade grenadine.)

4 c fresh or bottled pomegranate juice
3 T sugar

1. In a small saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissoves completely, 2-3 minutes. Boil until the juice reduces to 1 1/2 cups, 15-20 minutes.

2. Cool, then transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar. Refrigerated, the sauce will keep indefinitely.



There y'all go. And I know someone wanted the flavored vodka recipes. I'll post some soon. :)

Comments

[krasota.livejournal.com]

So long as it's animal-free and soy-free broth, yeah. ;) Imagine's no-chicken (or un-chicken, can't remember) broth sold in cartons at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's is safe. ;)