Authentic Sahlab (Healthy Version)
A warm and creamy Middle Eastern milk drink flavored with orange blossom water, honey, cinnamon, pistachios, and coconut.
Prep Time
5 mins min
Cook Time
10 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-fat milk
- 3 tbsp sahlab powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, whisk together the cold milk and sahlab powder until completely smooth.
- 2
Place over medium heat and stir constantly.
- 3
Cook until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency, about 8–10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and orange blossom water.
- 5
Remove from the heat.
- 6
Pour into serving mugs.
- 7
Top with chopped pistachios, shredded coconut, and ground cinnamon.
- 8
Serve immediately while warm.
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