Sahlab (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding)
Silky smooth and comforting Middle Eastern sweet milk pudding topped with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, crushed nuts, and desiccated coconut.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 litre) whole milk
- 3 ½ tablespoons (25 g) cornstarch cornflour in the UK
- 6 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (20 g) desiccated coconut
- ¼ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pistachios
- 2 tablespoons raisins optional
Instructions
- Combine milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla extract and beat with a whisk over medium heat, bring to boil and let the mixture boil for 2 minutes while stirring. (Or until thick and creamy)
- Serve hot in mugs and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, desiccated coconut, and pistachios or walnuts on each serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 322mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 0.1mg