Debs remman (pomegranate molasses) is sweet, sour and slightly bitter at the same time. Most supermarket bottles add sugar and citric acid; ours is pomegranate juice reduced slowly until it coats a spoon.
The dressing (serves 4)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp debs remman
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp sumac, ½ tsp dried mint, salt
Whisk everything until glossy. Taste: it should be bright first, then sweet, then a little bitter at the end.
The salad
Romaine, cucumber, tomato, radish, spring onion, purslane if you find it, parsley and mint. Toast or fry a pita until crisp and break it over the top only at the last second. Dress generously, toss, and add more sumac on top.
Tip: keep the debs in the fridge once opened; it lasts months and goes well on roasted aubergine, grilled chicken and even vanilla ice cream.