RCI-DS.004.0161.001
Koshaf
Koshaf from the Recidemia collection
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- cup(s) dried prunes.1 unit
- cup(s) dried Turkish apricots.1 unit
- cup(s) dried small figs halved1 unit
- cup(s) Raisins.1 1/2 unit
- cup(s) Sugar (more if you like it sweet.)1 unit
- of boiling water2 1/2 cups
Method
1
Rinse the dried apricots, prunes, and raisins thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dust or impurities.
2 minutes
2
Place the rinsed dried fruits into a large bowl or deep serving dish, arranging them loosely to allow even soaking.
2 minutes
3
Pour enough cold, clean water over the fruits to fully submerge them, ensuring there is at least an inch of water above the fruit level.
1 minutes
4
Add a small amount of sugar or a drizzle of rose water or orange blossom water to the soaking liquid to lightly perfume and sweeten the compote.
1 minutes
5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator to steep for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the fruits to plump and soften fully.
480 minutes
6
If using almonds, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then slip off the skins and set aside; pine nuts may be used raw or lightly toasted.
5 minutes
7
Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and scatter the prepared almonds or pine nuts over the soaked fruit.
1 minutes
8
Serve the Koshaf cold directly from the bowl, spooning fruit, nuts, and the lightly sweetened soaking liquid together into individual serving dishes.
2 minutes