Egyptian
Egyptian Sahlab or Sahlep
Pistachios come together in this drink, flavoured with rose water and orange blossom water and simmered on the stove. It's finished with chopped pistacchios and cinnamon.
15 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · 15 min total
- easy
- 1
Mix cornstarch with two tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Bring remaining milk to a boil, stir in the dissolved starch, whisking with a whisk so that the liquid gets smooth.
- 2
Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until milk thickens. Stir in sugar.
- 3
Add rose water or orange blossom water. Serve hot in cups or mugs, garnish with chopped pistacchios and cinnamon.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



