Sahlab (an Egyptian winter drink)

Photo: Noha Ibrahim

Ingredients 

• 1 cup full cream powder milk

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

• 1 cup rice flour

• 4 tbs cornstarch

• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder - optional

• 2 tsp cinnamon powder

• 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

Method

When serving add your favorite nuts, more cinnamon, and raisins.

Add all the ingredients together - except for the ones for serving- and mix well.

Store in an airtight container until you are ready to use.

In a saucepan, add 2 tbs of the powder you've made to a cup of cold milk, and mix well.

Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture gets thick and bubbly.

Pour into serving cups, garnish top with nuts, cinnamon and raisins.