Tag: Ashure

The calorie count of Turkish ashure can vary widely, but a single bowl generally ranges from 143 to over 500 kcal, highly dependent on ingredients and portion size. The dessert's rich recipe, combining grains, legumes, dried fruits, and nuts, is a main factor.

Over 4,000 years ago, ancient Mesopotamians were already documenting recipes for sweet confections. What is the world's first best dessert, however, is a question that's impossible to answer definitively, as both 'first' and 'best' are subject to a surprising amount of debate.