Ash-e Anar - Persian Pomegranate and Herb Pottage
It’s time for another ash recipe, this time Ash Anar. This Persian pomegranate and herb pottage is so comforting during the colder months. As I explained in my Ash-e Reshteh recipe, the closest English word to aash I can think of is ‘pottage’ (a thick soup of vegetables and often meat). Aash however has an additional criteria: It always involves fresh herbs. Since this particular one is Ash-e Anar, it also involves pomegranates, so if you like the fruity, sour taste of this gorgeous fruit, this ash recipe is for you!
Aash Anaar is the perfect dish to make on Yalda night, the winter solstice, that Persians celebrate since ancient times.
Ash-e Jo - Persian Barley, Herb and Bean Pottage
Outdoor temperatures have dropped significantly and so it’s time I share a new Aash Recipe with you. Beside Ash-e Reshteh, Ash-e Jo is another much loved pottage with herbs and beans. Another key ingredient in this ash is barley. If you are new to Persian cuisine, you may wonder what the difference between Ash-e Jo (Barley Pottage) and Soup-e Jo (Barley Soup) is. Apart from ash having a thicker consistency, it always features herbs and beans as key ingredients.