Sahlab

Sahlab

Ingredients

3 cups (8 ounces each) milk

1 cup sugar

½ cup cornstarch

¾ cup water

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup coconut

¼ cup walnuts or pistachios, chopped

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Procedure

1. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the

cornstarch in the water and set aside.

2. In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk to a

boil over low to medium heat.

3. As soon as the milk boils, reduce the

heat.

4. Stir in the sugar, and allow the milk to

simmer until the sugar has dissolved (no

more than 1 minute).

5. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into

the milk, making sure to whisk rapidly

to prevent the milk from sticking to the

bottom of the saucepan. The milk will

gradually thicken.

6. When it reaches the consistency of a

thick gravy, remove from heat.

7. Pour sahlab into decorative small bowls,

glasses, or mugs.

8. Sprinkle with raisins, coconut, chopped

nuts, and cinnamon, if desired.

9. Serve hot.