Haft Mewa
A fragrant Afghan fruit and nut compote of soaked dried fruit, peeled nuts, cherries, and rose water.
- 48 hr 25 min
- 250 kcal
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.
Ingredients
For 6 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Wash the apricots and both types of raisins.
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Step 2:
Place the washed fruit in a bowl.
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Step 3:
Cover the fruit with cold water to 5 cm above the fruit.
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Step 4:
Put the walnuts, pistachios, and almonds in another bowl or pan.
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Step 5:
Add boiling water to the nuts.
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Step 6:
Leave the nuts to soak until the skins soften.
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Step 7:
Peel off all the softened nut skins.
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Step 8:
Discard the soaking water from the nuts.
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Step 9:
Combine the soaked fruits, their soaking juice, the peeled nuts, and the cherries.
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Step 10:
Add the rose water.
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Step 11:
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for two days, until the juice becomes sweeter and syrupy.
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Step 12:
To serve, spoon the fruit, nuts, and juice into individual bowls or cups.
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