How To Make POMEGRANATE MOLASSES 🤩 and 3 Mind Blowing Salad Recipes Using Pomegranate! 🥗

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  • Today I want to talk about sour and sweet beauty pomegranate and how differently we can use this juicy fruit. Many of you would know I sometimes use pomegranate molasses in my recipes and today we are making our own! Then, I am going to show you three different ways and forms of using pomegranate in salads, first one will be an unorthodox shrimp salad with coriander and pomegranate seeds. Next, we’ll be making a traditional and insanely delicious spoon salad and last but not least we are going to poche pears in pomegranate juice, turn that sweet and sour juice into a sauce and mix with rockets. If you are ready let’s start our pomegranate journey!
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    Pomegranate Molasses
    Difficulty: Easy
    Prep time: 20 minutes
    Cooking time: 1,5-2 hours
    Servings: makes around 350-400 ml of pomegranate sour
    5 kg pomegranate, sour ones are better for this recipe
    • Squeeze the juice of the pomegranate. You can squeeze the juice of the pomegranates with the lever-arm juicers or halve the pomegranates and place a big bowl in your sink. Hold the pomegranate cut side down and hit the skin with a wooden spoon repeatedly. Seeds will drop into the bowl and then you can squeeze them with a press juicer and sieve through a cheese cloth. Crush the pomegranate seeds, which do not release their full juice, through a strainer with a spoon.
    • Strain the pomegranate juice through cheesecloth. Simmer the 1.5-2.5 litres of juice you have in a large and wide steel pot for about 1,5-2 hours.
    • Stir with a wooden spoon and check occasionally to remove any foam.
    • As the pomegranate juice reducing, the inner edges of the pot start to become sticky and dark, clean the edges from time to time with a damp cheesecloth so that the sugar or pectin accumulated here does not burn and spoil the taste of the pomegranate sour.
    • Turn off the heat when the pomegranate juice starts to thicken. You can check the consistency by dropping a teaspoon of it on a cold plate/surface.
    • You will get about 350-400 ml of pomegranate sour from 5 kg of pomegranate. Transfer the sour in sterilised bottles to use.
    Unorthodox Shrimp Salad with coriander and pomegranate
    Difficulty: Easy
    Prep time: 7 minutes
    Cooking time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 4-6
    4 tablespoons olive oil
    200 g fresh, raw shrimps, peeled
    walnut sized ginger, finely diced
    3 cloves of garlic, finely diced
    1,5 bunch of coriander, chopped
    1 teaspoon pomegranate sour, optional
    1 small cucumber, diced
    2 handfuls of pomegranate seeds
    1 tablespoon poppy seed
    4 tablespoons mayonnaise
    1 levelled tablespoon red pepper flakes
    Salt & black pepper
    • Heat the 3 tablespoons olive oil on high heat in a large frying pan. Add the shrimp, ginger and garlic then sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until opaque and cooked. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
    • Combine the coriander, 1 tablespoon olive oil, pomegranate sour and a pinch of salt. Give it a mix.
    • Add in the cucumber, pomegranate seeds, poppy seeds, and shrimps.
    • Give it a nice, last mix then transfer on a dish.
    • Mix the mayonnaise and red pepper flakes well and drop some lumps on the salad with spoon.
    • Garnish with more pomegranate and poppy seed and enjoy!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 525

  • @tigerscriber
    @tigerscriber 2 роки тому +31

    Simply the best, food presenter on the planet. Well done Refika

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      Whuuuu!.. I am flying right now 😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Soulstice1319
      @Soulstice1319 5 місяців тому

      I agree!! She is SO beautiful, and her wonderful soul just shines through, amplifies her beauty 10000x more

    • @SeldaSGunay
      @SeldaSGunay 3 місяці тому

  • @markchapman3811
    @markchapman3811 2 роки тому +176

    Refika, I’m Turkish. I have tried this recipe when you did it four years ago for your Turkish channel. It was perfect. I just wanted to thank you for showing our food and cultural details people from every corner around the world. Your efforts shouldn’t be taken for granted. I really appreciate your efforts.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +19

      Thank you so very much.... Glad to hear that what we do is appreciated 🙏❤️

    • @markchapman3811
      @markchapman3811 2 роки тому +6

      @@Refika 💚🙏🏽🍀

    • @jasonlist3253
      @jasonlist3253 2 роки тому +7

      You are appreciated! ❤🙏 From the US

    • @louiseottley4995
      @louiseottley4995 Рік тому

      I just bought this from a turkish store in🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 Trinidad i love it😊

  • @Gotholia
    @Gotholia 2 роки тому +22

    I am speechless! You used all of my favourite ingredients, walnuts, pears, rocket, what can I say? I will also add that all these recipes today are gluten free and this is much appreciated! Today I cooked humus and falafel you way. I had a big problem though, I couldn't stop eating I ate so much humus I went to sleep like a bear. Im sending you my love to all of your beautiful friends, thank you again for the inspiration you bring to my everyday cooking! Kisses from Athens!😘

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +5

      Hahahaha ❤️ Glad you liked them 🙏

  • @Getpojke
    @Getpojke 2 роки тому +19

    Beautiful, I love pomegranates. The dish you did with the pomegranate arils & the pistachios looked like it had been studded with rubies & emeralds.
    Love a mix of pomegranate & beetroot juice together, very good for you too; you can also use the mix in place of tomato juice in a "Bloody Mary" cocktail if you drink. 🍹
    I used to get a pomegranate in my stocking every Christmas, I would eat it taking out each individual aril out with a pin! We really didn't know how to deal with them back in the 70's here in the UK. 😄
    When I first got my hands on pomegranate molasses years ago it was a taste sensation, use it quite a bit in my cooking now.

  • @Refika
    @Refika  2 роки тому +18

    Poached Pear in Pomegranate Juice with Rocket
    Difficulty: Easy
    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Cooking time: 20-30 minutes
    Servings: 4-6
    6 small pears, peeled, cut into wedges if using large pears
    400 ml of pomegranate juice, makes 1-2 pomegranates
    2 handfuls of walnut
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
    1 lemon
    6 tablespoons olive oil
    1 bunch of rockets, roughly chopped
    90 g buche goat cheese, any fresh cheese would do good
    • To poche the pears, place them into a saucepan with the pomegranate juice.
    • Poach for 20 minutes on low heat until pears are tender and nicely red coloured.
    • Meanwhile sauté the walnut in a non-stick pan.
    • Remove the pears from the juice and let them cool down.
    • Continue to simmer the pomegranate juice until it has a thick, sauce consistency. It will be your pear infused pomegranate sour for the salad dressing.
    • Mix the pomegranate sour with the salt, black pepper, whole grain mustard, lemon juice and olive oil.
    • Mix the sauce with rockets and walnuts.
    • Plate the salad and place the poached pears. Garnish with the chunks of buche goat cheese, and more walnut. Ready to enjoy, great to serve with steak.
    Spoon Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
    Difficulty: Easy
    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cooking time: -
    Servings: 3-4
    1 red onion, finely diced
    1 pinch of salt
    1 small tomato, finely diced
    2 small cucumbers, finely diced
    1 small green pepper, finely diced
    ½ lemon
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 pinch of red pepper flakes
    2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
    4 tablespoons olive oil
    a good handful of parsley, chopped
    1 handful of walnut
    1 handful of pomegranate seeds
    • Add red onion and salt into a bowl rub it to soften and smooth the taste of onion.
    • Add in tomato and rub again to take out all tasty juice of tomato.
    • Add in the cucumber, green pepper, and mix.
    • Squeeze the lemon and season with the salt and red pepper flakes.
    • Pour the pomegranate molasses, olive oil. Add the parsley, walnut, and pomegranate seeds.
    • Give it a nice mix and transfer in a bowl.
    • Enjoy your spoon salad. Don’t forget to soak a piece of bread in its delicious juice!

    • @verleden100
      @verleden100 2 роки тому +1

      thankyou!!and a good christmis time ,and blessings !!

    • @annbrookens945
      @annbrookens945 2 роки тому +1

      The colors in the spoon salad are so beautiful! Thanks for including the recipe!

    • @СпасЯнков-э2ч
      @СпасЯнков-э2ч 2 роки тому

      I really wanted to make that salad but sadly tomatoes are not good and only cucumbers can i add canned tomatoes Refika?

    • @aamenahkhan6108
      @aamenahkhan6108 2 роки тому +1

      🇵🇰♥️ from pakistan

  • @courtneyslean8902
    @courtneyslean8902 2 роки тому +39

    These all look delicious! I'm definitely going to make the spoon salad for the holidays, if not sooner. Just received the 2 sets of cutlery and chef's knife I ordered; they are amazing. Happy holidays to you all and all the best in the New Year!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +4

      Ooooo so so happy

    • @italiansdoitbetter5062
      @italiansdoitbetter5062 2 роки тому +7

      @@Refika next time I’m in Europe and the pandemic is under control I’m coming for a visit…or you can come to Italy too.. I can set up a cooking class week in my hometown

  • @nazakamatata872
    @nazakamatata872 2 роки тому +13

    "Afiyet olsun" i say this a lot 😍! (Trying to learn Turkish) and now my husband who isn't trying says it as well😂.. i also love how Turks say ohh with such emphasis 😍
    Love your content ALWAYS 💓 but the salads are calling my name🤤

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +4

      Love that! ❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @kareeseboone6011
    @kareeseboone6011 2 роки тому +3

    Hello Refika! Adore your work! I was wondering if you could do a video on the differences between Egyptian Lebanese Turkish and Palestinian food ? I ask because so many of the dishes are intertwined but i know each has its unique touch on the same dish and I'd love to know what those unique differences are! Thank you for all that you do. Truly an inspiration. Much Love from USA Texas

  • @СпасЯнков-э2ч
    @СпасЯнков-э2ч 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the pomegranate and pear salad im wondering if poached pears were popular in Ottoman empire it was very influenced by French cuisine i like that Turkeys food is mix from East and West and that makes it one of the best in the world

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 2 роки тому +8

    OMG! My eyes are making my brain explode with all the flavours they see. I can literally taste it all because I know the flavours of all the ingredients! TASTE a VISION! I’m going to the kitchen right now. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @ameraali24
    @ameraali24 2 роки тому +14

    I follow many European food channels as well as chefs, also many Turkish chefs. I'm happy and satisfied that at last a turkish chef could reach the world showing all the turkish specialties with a special touch and beauty. Thanks.. All the recipes looks delicious, i will certainly try some of them..You are in a continous progress..I follow almost always your videos.. Good Luck ❤👌🌹🍀🎀

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @ameraali9577
      @ameraali9577 2 роки тому

      @@Refika From Sweden with love. Ofcourse i cam turkish also.. If i come to Istanbul i shall visit you.🌹🍀❤

    • @mubarekabdi
      @mubarekabdi 2 роки тому

      Now Turkey has changed to Turkiye. I love how Turkish people protect their language

    • @ameraali9577
      @ameraali9577 2 роки тому +1

      @@mubarekabdi I didn't use Turkey or Turkiye, so what is your point? Turkey is used in English Language , Türkiye in Turkish language, Turkiet in Swedish language and so on..Actually Turkish people protect not only their language but their tradition, religion and last not least their country.

    • @mlk3327
      @mlk3327 2 роки тому

      @@ameraali9577 your name and surname sound arabic

  • @stefimandi186
    @stefimandi186 2 роки тому +7

    pomegranate is my favorite winter fruit. Summer it is sour cherry, winter pomegranate. delicious recipes :-)

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      I also did cherry sour last summer and it is also miraculous

    • @obenobi
      @obenobi 2 роки тому

      i really amazed someone outside of turkey knows sourcherry

    • @СпасЯнков-э2ч
      @СпасЯнков-э2ч 2 роки тому

      @@Refika Wow need to try like cherry vinegar?

  • @longestpossiblename
    @longestpossiblename 2 роки тому +6

    I'm not feeling well today but watching your videos always makes me smile so thank you for brightening my day. I haven't used pomegranate much because I didn't know what to do with it but I always liked the flavour so at least one of these dishes will be on my list to make. I just made your stuffed peppers last week and yuuuuuuuuum they will be made again for sure!

  • @ahmetsahbaz3599
    @ahmetsahbaz3599 2 роки тому +4

    Refika, just an idea, I am sure there are people like me who are eager to contribute to your cause with their minds, skills, background etc. Maybe, you can create a space where these people can meet and contribute. A Refika community? I will be holding the flag. :))

    • @SusanNachman
      @SusanNachman 2 роки тому +2

      Ahmet, I'm waiting for this pandemic to settle down. Wouldn't it be wonderful to all meet for a get together and cooking session in Istanbul?😁. I honestly think many of this channel's members feel like family.🤗

  • @penkast1605
    @penkast1605 2 роки тому +7

    Wow! A feast for the eyes and am sure for the tummy too! Will be making them all, but today I will make the last salad for sure, because I have all the ingredients!

  • @eslteacherful
    @eslteacherful 2 роки тому +4

    awesome! I watched my Syrian grandma seed all the pomegranate when they were in season, then she juiced them by hand over a sieve collecting them in an aluminum pot and let it reduce until a perfect syrup comes out! No sugar, the best Pomegranate molasses ever. It's so hard to buy stuff like that.

  • @megantingen5997
    @megantingen5997 2 роки тому +9

    Wow, that was amazing. I had no idea that pomegranate was so versatile.
    Growing in Canada, we ate pomegranate seeds with our fingers. Now I live in Mexico we can pick them off the trees. The Mexicans make a pomegranate punch with fruit, nuts and cane alcohol.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +4

      Wonderful! A punch with pomegranates sounds like such a good idea...

    • @megantingen5997
      @megantingen5997 2 роки тому +1

      @@Refika When drinking the punch you sip and chew the fruit and nuts.

  • @etherdog
    @etherdog 2 роки тому +11

    Your enthusiasm is infectious and it is nice to see you three working as an ensemble and sharing everything! I've always thought of pomegranates as being a bit fussy to work with but you have demystified them. Thanks!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much!

  • @macarenagarrido3488
    @macarenagarrido3488 2 роки тому +4

    I've been making pomegranate molasses for a couple of years now! And making your kısır recipe since last summer! It is addictive!! my 12 year old daughter loves it. The only ingredient that I can't get in Spain is the type of pepper paste you use, so I substitute it for a little of good quality harissa and it gives it an amazing spicy touch.
    All your recipes are incredible!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      Wonderful! So glad to hear both you and your daughter loves it.. Also congrats on adapting the recipe to your local ingredients! I love the idea!

  • @peggyrogers7012
    @peggyrogers7012 2 роки тому +3

    I must be kin to Behar because my stomach was growling exactly when you said hers was! I can't wait to try all of these salads. The pomegranate reduction looks so flavorful. I really want to make some. How long will it keep? Does it need to be refrigerated? Love your channel, Refika!❤

  • @italiansdoitbetter5062
    @italiansdoitbetter5062 2 роки тому +5

    I’m a pomegranate Aficionado I actually have a couple of trees in my garden at my home in Italy thank you for teaching me this recipe because now I can bring this goodness home with me when I come back to Canada… where can i get your pomegranate book

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      Wonderful! Unfortunately the book is only in Turkish at the moment... I really wish to translate it into English one day 🙏

    • @cerenerturk
      @cerenerturk 2 роки тому +1

      Wish you could have a chance to get the book and use. Hope she can publish it in English or other languages too. I saw your comment and felt you for a moment😬

  • @fahmidalutfullah361
    @fahmidalutfullah361 2 роки тому +8

    The salad with the shrimps seems amazingly delicious! Hope to try it out soon! Thanks Refika!!!🤗

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      Hope you enjoy ❤️❤️

  • @shuermarvin577
    @shuermarvin577 2 роки тому +3

    Refika, thank you, thank you, and thank you. I love pomegranate. Now you show me different ways of using it.

  • @SehamAtaullah
    @SehamAtaullah 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Rafika, my daughter Safa(5.5 yrs old) and I watch all your videos. We cook almost all of them. You are amazing(Safa says). She is thanking you for showing us easy peasy recipes. We are in love with your cooking, your kitchen, your country Turkey and of course you. We would like to visit you someday when we visit Turkey after the pandemic. BTW we love Bahar and Borek. :). We are expecting that you will reply to our comment. :) Please visit us in USA. We would love to host you and feed you the Pakistani food. :)
    Love from Safa and Seham (Naperville, IL. USA)

  • @margakat
    @margakat 2 роки тому +2

    I want to thank you. I was in such a bad angry mood. I watched this and actually was able to smile. Then it turned to tears but smiles too.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      Wow... So very glad to hear that... 🙏❤️ These comments have the same effect on me sometimes to be honest ❤️

  • @MariaGSL
    @MariaGSL 2 роки тому +6

    Refika, I really enjoy your recipes and appreciate how you tell us ,like today's pomegranate, how to make salads, pomegranate molasses, very enlightening!! I❤UrRecipes
    Happy Holidays to you All!!🎄

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      Happy new year!!

  • @notgonnaduit6315
    @notgonnaduit6315 2 роки тому +3

    I live in Texas and poms are crazy expensive this year. So I will just go to the Turkish market to buy the readymade.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +4

      Sorry to hear that.. Yes sometimes fluctuations in prices happen... Just make sure to get a 100% natural one :)

  • @amalk9750
    @amalk9750 2 роки тому +22

    I can’t afford to buy amounts of pomegranate to make the molasses in Florida. But I do buy a Lebanese brand pomegranate molasses and I LOVE it. In salad, meats. It’s delicious 😋❤️ Edit: man I wish I had access to un filtered olive oil the feeling would be amazing. Mashallah and May God increase your blessing of all the amazing nutrients around you.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +4

      We actually sell that unfiltered olive oil on our Etsy! www.etsy.com/listing/1015527755/unfiltered-cold-pressed-extra-virgin?click_key=5f4baa0de764bd5bb191dd478faf777346a13fe8%3A1015527755&click_sum=27299259&ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1&crt=1

    • @tpn1110
      @tpn1110 2 роки тому +3

      I live in Florida too and I buy POM pomegranate juice! A 48fl oz bottle will yield about a cup of molasses.

  • @LizzieWhiz
    @LizzieWhiz 2 роки тому +2

    Refika I love watching your channel and Turkish food is amazing. A friend gave me some Pekmez years ago...OMG it was so delicious.

  • @annbrookens945
    @annbrookens945 2 роки тому +8

    They look delicious! I especially like the tip on how to get the seeds out of the pomegranate; I've spent so much time picking the seeds out of the peel to feed my kids!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome!

  • @talairaki
    @talairaki 2 роки тому +4

    Refika, Refika, Refika.....
    WHAT am I going to do with u???!!!
    You make me hungry every single time I watch an episode of yours on youtube.... it doesn't matter what time it is... EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      Thank u thank uuu 😘

    • @talairaki
      @talairaki 2 роки тому +1

      @@Refika you're more than welcome!!! 🥰

  • @caleenalexanderson6209
    @caleenalexanderson6209 Рік тому +2

    Love, love love your energy and passion for Turkey and your food! Hoping to get to Turkey some day from the US. I am SO excited and inspired to try these salads and make pomegranate sauce. Thank you so much for your videos. I've been making some of your recipes and my family really enjoys them.

  • @beanie7547
    @beanie7547 2 роки тому +27

    Wow a book on pomegranate! Such an educator you are. That’s culinary dedication. A week to late I ordered pomegranate molasses last week for a recipe. Once again you’ve opened my eyes and my pallet to something new.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +6

      I am soo glad to hear this... All I am trying to do, honestly 😊

    • @beanie7547
      @beanie7547 2 роки тому +6

      @@Refika you do a very good job educating viewers. I love the passion you have for Turkey and the times to take time to teach us about the regions culinary history. Really makes me want to visit badly.

  • @sans2domicilefixroberts428
    @sans2domicilefixroberts428 2 роки тому +1

    👍 Great 💞
    Happy New year 🎇🎁💞🎈🎉✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

  • @bcg5252
    @bcg5252 2 роки тому +1

    OMG this all looks amazing, When you were making the poached pear in pomegranate syrup, I thought, I am doing this with sliced pears, and then let them and the sauce cool and put both over some ice cream.

  • @aliciathom9633
    @aliciathom9633 2 роки тому +2

    yum! i LOVE pomegranates in any form! As we live in Turkey (near Kalkan/Kaş) and have a garden, we grow our own pomegranates and olives, and this year had our oil cold pressed for the first time! Beautiful and a total luxury! Thank you for the delicious salads! will definitely be making them, AND my own nar ekşisi!

  • @idabergmann5270
    @idabergmann5270 2 роки тому +1

    refika, you're so funny, you're talented, you have good taste, you are kind and you bring people together. i love your channel, a appreciate your crew - bahar

  • @fahmidalutfullah361
    @fahmidalutfullah361 2 роки тому +4

    Burak's salad also looks heavenly and is ofcourse on my list of must try!🤤😋

  • @teresaorencio1462
    @teresaorencio1462 Рік тому +1

    Wow it looks delicious , sahten , pomegranates are best in salads and juice . Watching from philippines.

  • @mihail6446
    @mihail6446 2 роки тому +1

    Bahar has the best job! Haha. Lots of love from Greece Refika. We love pomegranate here too, ❤

  • @tash0081
    @tash0081 2 роки тому +1

    They are soo simple yet soo delicious😋, I would try all the dressing to eat veges as I hate to eat them raw... Thankiess rafika the food hacker ❤❤

  • @MrSockKing
    @MrSockKing 2 роки тому +2

    Wow. Amazing video. Amazing recipes. The food is beautiful. Without a doubt the flavor passes the visual.

  • @rockstertx
    @rockstertx 2 роки тому +1

    I make a holiday salad every year... apple, pears, and pomegranate with a spring mix base... adding glazed walnuts, feta, and blue cheese... with a champagne vinaigrette dressing. I have a pic of it... if you want to see it I can send it to you

  • @nicolerobertson3252
    @nicolerobertson3252 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I'm from Trinidad and Tobago that's in the Caribbean soooo would love to come buttttt yeh 😂 😂 😂 🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @jodrew1845
    @jodrew1845 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
    Refika, you are the best! I so appreciate your doing this. My love to you and the team for making this vlog post ❤ This is exactly what I wanted ❤❤♥

  • @sonialegault8673
    @sonialegault8673 Рік тому +1

    They all look fantastic 😍 I love where your home and kitchen are, what a view.

  • @ritastasiuk8406
    @ritastasiuk8406 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you bringing the pear/ pomegranate salad to Christmas dinner after I made it tonight….yum yum yum ! Thank you

  • @deborahneumann9162
    @deborahneumann9162 2 роки тому +2

    Just a DELIGHTFUL video with everyone in it! Loved it! You could put pomegranate on ANYTHING and I would eat it... even since I was a little kid and my Gramma would give me a whole Pomegranate to take apart and eat seed-by-seed to keep me quiet for a duration of Time. LOL It worked!
    I use Pomegranate Molasses in my "Blue Sapphire Bombay Gin Martinis" (looks beautiful in a layered look when you first make one... and the TASTE is SUPERB!.
    I drizzle it over M-A-N-Y things... even a Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwich... drizzling a bit on the salad layer of the sandwich before topping with fresh spinach leaves, followed by the top piece of bread (raisin bread for the bread). YUMMY!
    I also make a Raspberry Jam / Pesto layered Brie encrusted in baked phyllo - drizzling a lovely design of Pomegranate Molasses spilling over onto the serving plate for extra dipping. OH BOY! LOL
    Happy Holidays to You all and thank you again for such MAGNIFICENT videos! Stay Safe - Stay Strong...
    MUCH Love & RESPECT!
    Deborah Kay Neumann

  • @loopydaloo7425
    @loopydaloo7425 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Refika and your elves. Thank you so much for compiling such super videos. The food you make looks scrumptious!!! Wish you had a restaurant - I would come to Turkey for a few days to sample all the foods I want to try that you have made and then stock up on your knife set and pomegranate sour and various herbs, etc and come home again. Then i would move home so could have a bigger kitchen and then would begin following your recipes. In the meantime, I just continue watching your videos. Take care of yourselves and once again a big thank you for making awesome videos!!!!

  • @jred5153
    @jred5153 2 роки тому +3

    If you use a pastry brush dunked in water to brush the sides of the pot, much like making a boiled sugar for candy making, you can prevent to sides from burning with the reduced syrup.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      Wow! Such a great tip 🤩 Thank you so much!

  • @medmosaik8950
    @medmosaik8950 2 роки тому +3

    😍 Wonderful!!!! Nar ekşisi is great and all your recipes are so inspiring, thank u so much!! Lots of love to all the team and especially to Burak that we don't see that much 😉 and to his hometown, the wonderful Diyarbakır! What a horrible pity what was done to the old town inside the old wall...
    Thank you again Refika for sharing your nice energy and enthusiasm 😊

  • @mine_atim
    @mine_atim 2 роки тому +2

    Bi salata bu kadar güzel iştahla böyle nasıl yenir?maşaallah Rabbim ağzınızın tadını bozmasın🤤

  • @MC-cq6fn
    @MC-cq6fn 2 роки тому +2

    Love all your recipes. Love your idea for salads, all new for me . Will try it for sure

  • @sandygoldberg174
    @sandygoldberg174 2 роки тому +21

    I never want your episodes to end! I wish they were longer! Gorgeous colors and flavors.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      Ooo thank youuu

  • @rosem7042
    @rosem7042 2 роки тому +2

    Pomegranates are one of my favorite fruits, and I'm hoping that my little pomegranate trees will eventually give me some fruits even in our cold climate.

  • @shinylittlepeople
    @shinylittlepeople Рік тому +1

    They look so amazing and I can’t wait to try them all! Loooooovvvvvve the pomegranate pears! Beautiful! ❤

  • @AliSetyawan88
    @AliSetyawan88 2 роки тому +2

    Hi refika,I'm from indonesia.
    I love your presentation and how to combination every ingridients.
    I hope you can teach everyone for cheat famous food around the world 👏🥳.
    Thanks for share ✌

  • @beckydeleon8241
    @beckydeleon8241 2 роки тому +2

    Pomegranate molasses? This is the first time I've heard of it. I bet it is delicious! Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas to all of you!

  • @simplesoul6456
    @simplesoul6456 2 роки тому +4

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the joy you have shows in your cooking. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ranahusain336
    @ranahusain336 Рік тому +2

    What an amazing cuisine you Turks have!!!!!! Love love your channel and I try most of your recipes and they are just incredible! Thank you so much for all your hard work! Really appreciate your work!!! Love from Canada ❤❤❤

  • @HeideCannon
    @HeideCannon Рік тому +1

    I will make the small dice salad for Thanksgiving!

  • @elizavilla356
    @elizavilla356 2 роки тому +4

    All of the salads look amazing!! Can’t wait to try them all, but first one will be the shrimp salad!! 🍤 Happy Holidays to the whole crew ❤️🎄❤️🎄

  • @beatricegalea9112
    @beatricegalea9112 2 роки тому +3

    What delicious looking salads! Have to try them soon! Happy Holidays and please continue with your videos 🌹🥰

  • @nozee77
    @nozee77 2 роки тому +3

    Yummmm! Everything looked delish, but no. 3 has to be the most intriguing to me, because of it's simplicity.
    Also really appreciate all the background info on pomegranate and the recipe for the sour. 💜💚

  • @pagirl913.
    @pagirl913. 2 роки тому +2

    Happy Holidays to you Refika…and also to your great team! 🤗❤️🥰

  • @mubarakamuchhala2235
    @mubarakamuchhala2235 2 роки тому +2

    Omg I want to try all of these! They look amazing, such unique recipes

  • @shivl6108
    @shivl6108 2 роки тому +3

    I've never thought of making nar from scratch! Looks amazing! And can't wait for that deep fried ice cream recipe! That just looks fabulous!

  • @judyevans6074
    @judyevans6074 2 роки тому +4

    Wonderful! Pomegranate sour is now definitely on my list of things to do!!

  • @bbqmamag8287
    @bbqmamag8287 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my goodness I love all of these you guys!! In Canada I’ve only ever had one kind of pomegranate…the dark red ones…..my absolute fave when they’re in season, which is right now!! Def gonna try some of these recipes!! Thank you guys for all you do for us…..have a wonderful Merry Christmas !!! 👏🏻🙏🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🎄🍾🥂🎉💃🏼🥰

  • @jogozc
    @jogozc 2 роки тому +2

    These Salad recipes transport us to Turkey. Bahar, you're a Magician with the Camera. Thank you, Refika.

  • @Adrinacolacoprakashsinha
    @Adrinacolacoprakashsinha 2 роки тому +2

    Looks delicious! Thanks guys . God bless !

  • @Nunya-77
    @Nunya-77 2 роки тому +2

    I ordered some from your store 💕 I just ate a Kodiak waffle with some of it. ( The Kodiak waffle just has a lot of protein in it)
    It is the perfect combination of sweet and tart.. good on ice cream good on fish good on chicken.. yum

  • @Mrssohasalama
    @Mrssohasalama 2 роки тому +2

    Refika , Im obsessed with your turkish kitchen style , I do like you to focus also on other healthy delicious recipes like fattoush , we usually use pomegranate molasses and pomegranate itself

  • @reemh8502
    @reemh8502 2 роки тому +1

    I have a long list of things i want to cook and make from your videos, this is now also on it haha, thank you Refika!

  • @malcorta754
    @malcorta754 2 роки тому +1

    Refika you are so creative! Thank you I will definitely try them. These recipes are incredibly healthy.

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 2 роки тому +2

    OMG! My eyes are making my brain explode with all the flavours I they see. I can literally taste it all because I know the flavours of all the ingredients! TASTE a VISION! I’m going to the kitchen right now. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @JamesHardiman99
    @JamesHardiman99 2 роки тому +1

    This all looks wonderful, but my favourite part of the video is Bahar 😍

  • @julibeswick-valentine3690
    @julibeswick-valentine3690 2 роки тому +1

    I am obsessed with pomegranates' and pomegranate molasses. The cost of making my own would be extortionate in Ireland but there is a wonderful shop near me that I can buy bot the sour and molasses. Those salads are my idea of heaven.

  • @verleden100
    @verleden100 2 роки тому +1

    the water in my moud the hole time ,i look,i wish you was my neighbour 🤤😘🤩thank you,Turkish food is soooo good ,greets from belguim

  • @sweetsugarcandygable
    @sweetsugarcandygable 2 роки тому +1

    I really want to order this promagranate molasses but I couldn‘t find anything about the shipping requirements on your website. Do you ship worldwide? Germany or even Switzerland ? What are the fees for the shipping? Do these kind of nutritions go through border? Thank you very much for further info! It‘s really difficult to find clean molasses in the market. They are usually with additional coloration and so on. Greetings from Switzerland

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      Hi! You should check out our Etsy, we ship everywhere in the world :) Shipping fees are a bit high but it is totally out of our control we are working on making it better. www.etsy.com/listing/1010350947/natural-pomegranate-molasses-healthy?click_key=99c6200b895603dcd7547d0e9346be1eb14dab4d%3A1010350947&click_sum=f020bd12&ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1

  • @wordisalive8132
    @wordisalive8132 2 роки тому +1

    You are my culinary Turkish hero....for really much! You nail cooking like no one else and your team is the bomb....keep on!

  • @Moiselle555
    @Moiselle555 Рік тому +1

    How do we share a photo of the food we make with you guys ???

  • @Rare-Jewels99
    @Rare-Jewels99 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely love all your recipes and big respect to you for always respecting, embracing and involving your team members and also sharing your credit with them - so
    Unselfish of you.

  • @courtneymaas9254
    @courtneymaas9254 2 роки тому +1

    Delish! Thank you for your recipes- my husband is Turkish and I love watching your videos for inspiration ❤️

  • @hailynewma9122
    @hailynewma9122 2 роки тому +2

    You did write a whole book about pomegranate .. wow .. if that‘s not a reason to learn Turkish then what is ;)

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      Hopefully I can translate it into English one day! ❤️🙏

    • @andreacontreras2278
      @andreacontreras2278 2 роки тому

      @@Refika yes, please!!😃

  • @TheVideomantra
    @TheVideomantra 2 роки тому +1

    Pomegranate is my favorite fruit. Thank you for these recipes and making my day!

  • @Tragoudosavros
    @Tragoudosavros 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Refika, you are cooking MIRACLES and I mean it!!!
    Hats off to the Turkish cuisine and to your creativity!!!

  • @1Widowsson0
    @1Widowsson0 2 роки тому +3

    As always, you did an excellent presentation in this video. You and your team make my day with your videos. Merry Christmas!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      Wow, thank you!

  • @oanapaska1728
    @oanapaska1728 2 роки тому +1

    Everything looks extremely delicious. I think I will try to make the pomegranate sour at home. I'm in love with pomegranate molasses. In Romania I was finding a decent one, but recently I don't know why is gone. I bought another one but is so fake. To much added sugar and citric acid. The other one I could eat it just like this 😭. I know I do not comment a lot but your account is one of my favorites.

  • @burakarpak
    @burakarpak 2 роки тому +4

    spoon salad is so🤤🤤🤤

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      Who made it ;) ❤️🙏

  • @hailynewma9122
    @hailynewma9122 2 роки тому +3

    so many recipies and ideas … thank you!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @Apsprabhu
    @Apsprabhu 2 роки тому +1

    Everything is lovely. What Borek showed at the end was mind blowing and it reminds me of Mangalorean salad with coconut oil

  • @sarikagupta6379
    @sarikagupta6379 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You so much dear Refika. First I love you videos and I love you for the way you go about sharing those wonderful recipes 🥰.
    Second, thank You for making this video. There’s a wealth of knowledge in this particular video 🥰

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      Thank you so so much for appreciating 🙏 so glad that it was helpful

  • @VeretenoVids
    @VeretenoVids 2 роки тому +2

    Oh man that rocket salad has my name all over it! Yum! By the way, my husband is completely smitten with your ezogelin recipe and has asked me to make it several times. I'm going to have to teach him to make it next time.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +1

      That is awesome! Glad to hear that

  • @heidimorain5184
    @heidimorain5184 2 роки тому +2

    Love Love Love all of your videos, advice and energy. Never stop!

  • @Sophie-uc8vp
    @Sophie-uc8vp 2 роки тому

    I ADORE pomegranates, I have really enjoyed the knowledge I've gleaned from this video, thank you so much Refika
    💜🙏

  • @truckart
    @truckart 2 роки тому +1

    Perfection! I cannot wait to try all three. QUESTION: can i use fish or boneless chicken breast pieces instead of shrimp? Fish would cook quickly like the shrimps but the chicken will take time. Hmmm...

  • @yourlocaldoctor905
    @yourlocaldoctor905 Рік тому +1

    You and your team are awesome ❤

  • @lthgf
    @lthgf 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Refika and team! I hope your wish for the end of the pandemic this summer will be fulfilled. It would be nice to welcome audience in your studio. I hope this summer will visit Istanbul and let you know so maybe we can cook together similar greek and turkish recipes.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому

      I really hope to do such a thing with you guys 🙏

  • @eusou2556
    @eusou2556 2 роки тому

    Amazing, beautiful salads. Thankyou ! We have plenty of pomegranates growing in Portugal but I bet we export most if it as we don't know what to do with them and it seems that nobody has time to learn how to peel them... They are my favourite fruit and am very happy for your salad recipes. Big hug from Porto. Go Team, Go ! 😍