The word sherbet does not have a single universal definition. The fact is that different peoples use it as a name for national dishes. These dishes are completely different from each other. They are united only by the fact that they are all sweet.
Sherbet types
So, sherbet has many faces. It is different in different cultures. For example, in Britain it is a soluble powder that is used in the preparation of soda. In many countries, this is the name of ordinary popsicles, which are made from the juice of berries and fruits. In Tajik national cuisine, sherbet is a thick syrup. It is heavily candied and resembles liquid jam. In the east, it is a sweet, colored nut fudge. It is prepared on a fruity and creamy basis. A lot of crushed nuts are put in it and served in different forms. Liquid sorbet is like a sugary-sweet, thick milky drink. Solid - resembles halva. Another type of sherbet is a traditional drink of Islamic countries. Religion dictates many prohibitions, so people were looking for all kinds of recipes for dishes and drinks that bring a sense of joy and happiness.
In the Islamic world, there is a strict ban on drinking alcohol. As an alternative, sherbet was invented in the form of a drink. It stimulates love, in some cases it is used as a healing potion.
It was believed that sherbet invigorates, heals many diseases, including mental ailments. It was boiled from wild rose, rose, dogwood, and a mixture of spices was added. Today it is a soft, refreshing drink made from a mixture of juices, sugar, ice cream and aromatic spices.
Cooking and eating sherbet
In the past, cooks cooked sherbet exactly according to the recipe. Today, this dish has hundreds of cooking options. Confectioners are experimenting with different mixtures of juices, spices, and the consistency of the dish. In the Arab world, even a mixture of crushed nuts with condensed milk began to be called sherbet. The centuries-old tradition is being replaced by know-how. Mulberry berries, sorrel, violets are put in sherbet.
In some countries, sherbet is still a part of cultural rituals. For example, in Turkey, India, Afghanistan, the bride must drink as a sign of consent to marry the one who proposed.
During the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, the press called on opponents to declare a brief truce so that residents of both countries could safely celebrate the holiday in honor of sherbet.
In general, the tradition of using sherbet has undergone significant changes. Previously, it was drunk before meals as an aperitif and after a meal as a dessert. Today it is used to quench thirst at any time. The drink is prepared outside in roadside tents. Hard sherbet has become a souvenir and is sold in beautiful gift boxes.
