Pomegranate molasses
Pomegranate molasses, also known as narsharab, dibs ar-rumman, robb-e anâr, melása rodioú, nar ekshisi, and nuri matsuk is a Middle Eastern, Caucasian and Balkan condiment consisting of concentrated pomegranate juice. It is usually used in fish and meat dishes, and also as a dressing in salads.
Etymology
The word narsharab, from, literally means pomegranate wine, although it contains no alcohol. It contains 10% citric acid 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, and cinnamon, and sometimes black or red pepper, are added.