narsharab (pomegranate sauce)

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Whitewater, WI
Updated on May 11, 2020

Pomegranates are used a lot in the cuisines of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. This type of sauce is frequently used in Russia drizzled over grilled fish, lamb or pork. It can be used as a marinade, too.

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prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons hazelnuts, roasted and chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons honey

How To Make narsharab (pomegranate sauce)

  • Step 1
    Heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about a minute. Add the rest of the ingredients. Whisk to combine everything.
  • Step 2
    Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until sauce has thickened to a syrup-like consistancy - about 1/2 hour.
  • Step 3
    Using immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth. (Or you can pour into a food processor and puree). Serve warm

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