Lebanese Sahlab ☕ Warm winter drink ready in 5 minutes. Make it for your family and children.

sahlab powder

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: flour

Cornstarch thickens similarly and is easier to find.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a floral note at a lower cost.

crushed pistachios

🥗Healthier: chopped almonds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Almonds and walnuts offer similar crunch and flavor.

Crush mastic with sugar until fine (optional).

In a small pot, add 3 cups of milk and 3 tablespoons of sugar.

Add 3 tablespoons of corn starch and the crushed mastic to the pot.

Whisk all ingredients together without heat.

Place the pot on medium heat and stir until the mixture starts to thicken.

Add 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water and 1 tablespoon of rose water, whisking until smooth.

Turn off the heat when the desired consistency is reached.

Pour hot water into serving cups to warm them, then remove the water.

Serve the sahlab immediately, sprinkling cinnamon on top.

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