How to open a Pomegranate
How to open a pomegranate. How to make immune system boosting pomegranate juice. How to make pomegranate molasses.
Pomegranate Power
I am always on the lookout for ingredients that are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. The humble pomegranate delivers on both accounts. In this article, I will take you on a journey into the world of pomegranates, and its presence in Mediterranean cuisines, and of course, sharing some mouthwatering pomegranate recipes that you can try today!
Here’s an easy, quick way how to open a pomegranate and remove those delicious arils to make tangy, sweet pomegranate juice.
Making Homemade Pomegranate Molasses
Lift your culinary skills and learn a very simple trick of how to reduce pomegranate juice into thick, syrupy molasses.
Making your own pomegranate molasses is easier than you think. Here’s how to make this delicious reduction in just a few simple steps.
Incorporating Pomegranates in your Diet
Once you cut open a pomegranate, you’ll find a mass of juicy, ruby-red arils, each containing a small seed. The arils are the edible part of the fruit and are bursting with a unique combination of sweet and tangy flavours. These can be juiced, or eaten whole.
Pomegranate Salads – Refreshing and Tangy
Salads are a great way to incorporate more pomegranates into your diet. The refreshing and tangy taste of pomegranates adds a burst of freshness to any salad – plus the arils add crunch and texture.
A simple but delicious salad can be made by combining cooked beets, citrus segments, frisée lettuce leaves and sprinkling with pomegranate arils. The earthy sweetness of beets pairs perfectly with the vibrant tang of the pomegranate arils to create a antioxidant-rich and very colourful salad.
Pomegranate Molasses – Sweet and Savoury
In Mediterranean cuisine, pomegranate molasses is commonly used as a tangy and sweet dressing, perfect for drizzling over hummus, or marinating meats. I like to add it to my morning breakfast granola bowl along with some toasted almonds and warmed dates.
Pomegranate Breakfast – The Perfect Winter Fruit Drink
A glass of pomegranate juice provides you with a ton of vitamins to boost your immune system and winter is the perfect time to drink up the goodness of pomegranates, as they are in season and readily available. When you juice up, make sure you retain some arils to eat whole, as the juicing does remove the fibre.