Usuba
Watermelon Nardek
Thick syrup made from watermelon juice is a traditional Central Asian delicacy. The juice is reduced to a viscous consistency resembling honey. It requires patience and a large quantity of watermelons, but the result is worth the effort.
- Total
- 300 min
- Standard serving
- 1,401 g
Ingredients
Total 2
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Rinse the watermelon and dry it.
- 2
Step 2
Cut the watermelon into four pieces right in the basin so as not to lose the juice.
- 3
Step 3
Separate the pulp from the rind and mash it with a potato masher.
- 4
Step 4
Press the watermelon pulp through a sieve to remove the seeds.
- 5
Step 5
Transfer the watermelon puree to cheesecloth or a kitchen towel and squeeze the juice into a thick-walled pot.
- 6
Step 6
Bring the watermelon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring.
- 7
Step 7
Remove the foam and strain the juice through cheesecloth.
- 8
Step 8
Place the juice over low heat and simmer for 4–5 hours, stirring frequently. The juice should reduce in volume by 5–6 times.
- 9
Step 9
Check readiness: drop a drop of syrup onto a cold plate. If the drop spreads slowly or holds its shape, the syrup is ready. Transfer the nardek to a glass jar.
- 10
Step 10
Store watermelon honey in the refrigerator.
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