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Sahlab (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding)
Suhoor
Middle Eastern
Palestine

Sahlab (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding)

15 mins
Easy
Vegetarian, Halal

Description

A warm, comforting milk-based drink thickened with sahlab powder, perfect for Suhoor.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 3 tbsp sahlab powder (or 2 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp rice flour)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
  • 2 tbsp raisins

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, mix sahlab powder with 1/4 cup of the milk to form a smooth paste.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, bring the remaining milk and sugar to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Whisk in the sahlab paste and stir continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and stir in rose water or orange blossom water.
  5. 5
    Pour into serving cups and sprinkle with cinnamon, coconut, pistachios, and raisins.
  6. 6
    Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories

220 kcal

Protein

8g

Carbs

30g

Fat

8g