Said to be the oldest pudding in the world Aşure for Turks is a traditional dish associated with the first month of the Islamic year, Muharram and even more notably with the 10th day Aşure günü meaning the day of Ashura: A sombre day marked by many significant events in religious history. Preparing the pudding on this day symbolizes both death and rebirth for many sects and was especially meaningful for the dervishes of the Bekitaş Sufi order. Ashure has stood the test of time in kitchens, and cooks have even modified the recipe to adapt to personal preferences while keeping a recipe that continues to fill bellies in Turkey!
