Sahlab
Sahlab is a traditional, creamy Middle Eastern hot milk pudding drink, often enjoyed during colder months. It's subtly sweet, fragrantly spiced, and incredibly comforting. This recipe uses sahlab powder to create a thick, warm beverage perfect for a cozy evening.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 247 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cupmilk
- 3 tbspsugar
- 2 tbspsahlab powder
- 0.5 tsprose water
garnish
- 0.5 tspcinnamon, ground
- 1 tbsppistachio, crushed(optional)
Equipment
saucepan · serving cups · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and sugar. Whisk gently until the sugar dissolves.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the sahlab powder to the milk mixture and whisk continuously to ensure there are no lumps.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Whisking vigorously at this stage prevents lumps from forming later.
- 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Do not stop stirring, as the sahlab can easily stick to the bottom of the pan and burn.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sahlab thickens to a consistency similar to thin custard.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: The sahlab should coat the back of a spoon.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rose water.
- 6
Pour the hot sahlab into serving cups.
- 7
Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and crushed pistachios, if using.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 246.7kcal
- Protein
- 11.9g
- Carbs
- 36.6g
- Fat
- 6.4g
- Fibre
- 1.1g
- Sugar
- 34.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover sahlab in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of milk if it has thickened too much.
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