Thick, warm sahlab-style milk drink. A homestyle take on a drink from Egypt, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 30 minutes.
Homestyle Sahlab
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Thick, warm sahlab-style milk drink. A homestyle take on a drink from Egypt, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 30 minutes.
Prep
12 min
Cook
18 min
Flavor
Classic
Serve
Hot
Total
30 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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glasses
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- 3.0 tbsp (25.0 g)commercial sahlab powder (starch-based)
- 1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
- 1.0 cup (220.0 ml)filtered water
- 2 ½ tbsp (32.0 g)granulated sugar
- ½ tsp (1.5 g)ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Check commercial sahlab powder (starch-based) is food-grade; fully cook raw cereal or grain flour according to package directions before consumption.
- In a saucepan whisk the grain component into water and simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring, until fully cooked and no raw-flour taste remains.
- Add milk, sugar and cinnamon, then simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring often; thin with hot water if the mixture is too thick to pour.
- Blend briefly for a smooth texture if appropriate, then divide between two mugs or chill promptly to serve cold.
Tips
- Grain or flour components must be cooked thoroughly; dry flour should never be consumed raw.
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make homestyle sahlab?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store homestyle sahlab?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make homestyle sahlab ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
240
Calories / serving
7.2g
Fat
37.7g
Carbs
7.0g
Protein
27.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~480 cal · 14g fat · 75g carbs · 14g protein · 54g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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