Cookbook:Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink)
| Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink) | |
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| Category | Beverage recipes |
| Time | 10 minutes |
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Lekhchef (الخشاف) is a refreshing Algerian drink from Constantine.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- 1 L water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 150 g raisins, rinsed well
- Sugar to taste
- Orange blossom water
- Rose water
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Combine the water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Add the raisins to the boiling water, and simmer over low heat.
- Sweeten drink to taste with sugar, and stir over very low heat to dissolve sugar.
- Remove from the heat, remove the cinnamon sticks, and let the drink completely cool down.
- Flavour with orange blossom water and rose water.
- Put the beverage in the refrigerator and serve very cold with or without raisins.
Notes, tips, and variations
[edit | edit source]- If you decide to blend the final mixture, do not add sugar, as your drink might end up too sweet.