Authentic Carob Juice (Kharoub)
A traditional Middle Eastern drink made from roasted carob pods, naturally sweet with rich caramel-like flavor and served chilled.
Prep Time
10 mins min
Cook Time
25 mins min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted carob pods, roughly broken into pieces
- 6 cups water
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
- 1 Ice cubes
- 1 Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 1 Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the roasted carob pods thoroughly.
- 2
Place the carob pods and water into a saucepan.
- 3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- 6
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the pods.
- 7
Stir in the honey and orange blossom water if using.
- 8
Refrigerate until completely chilled.
- 9
Serve over ice.
- 10
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.
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