Sahlab

Very popular Egyptian drink which was firstly introduce by Ottomans who ruled the country for a centuries. So we can say it is not Egyptian drink by origin but Turkish one ! However its too long time that I am introducing it today on a Egyptian way….

Ingredience

2 cups of milk

1/2 cup of water

2 teaspoon of corn starch

1 teaspoon of vanilla

2 tablespoon of sugar

1/2 cup of coconut

for topping: cinnamon, pistachio and raisins

 

Cooking process

  • Put the milk into a pot in the middle fire.
  • Mix the corn starch with water and put it to the milk.
  • Add sugar and while stirring – bring it to boil.
  • Cook for 2 minutes and after wean it.
  • Add vanilla, coconut and pour into cups.
  • Decorate with cinnamon, pistachios and raisins.

 

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