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"Pomegranate syrup" redirects here. For the European sugar syrup made from pomegranate, see Grenadine syrup.

Pomegranate molasses, also known as Dibs Ar-rumman (Arabic: دبس الرمان, rakkaz rimonim Hebrew: רכז רימונים, robb-e anâr Persian: رب انار, "pomegranate syrup"), and nar ekshisi (Turkish: nar ekşisi, "pomegranate sour"), is a Middle Eastern seasoning consisting of concentrated pomegranate juice. It is usually used in fish and meat dishes, and also as a replacement for vinegar in salads.

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The word narsharab (narşərab), from Persian: انارشراب, romanized: (a)nârsharâb, literally means pomegranate wine, although it contains no alcohol. It contains 10% citric acid and 45% sugar. Dishes get a light sour taste because of narsharab.

Preparation

Recipes for narsharab vary. Commonly, unpeeled pomegranates are squeezed and heated to evaporate the juice. It is cooked to half its original volume. After the juice is thickened, sugar, coriander, basil, cinnamon, sometimes black or red pepper are added.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Melaza de granada para niños

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