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Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink)

Lekhchef (الخشاف) is a refreshing Algerian drink from Constantine.

Ingredients

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  • water1 L
  • cinnamon stick2
  • raisins, rinsed well150 g
  • sugar, to taste
  • orange blossom water
  • rose water

Method 6 steps

  1. Combine the water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

  2. Add the raisins to the boiling water, and simmer over low heat.

  3. Sweeten drink to taste with sugar, and stir over very low heat to dissolve sugar.

  4. Remove from the heat, remove the cinnamon sticks, and let the drink completely cool down.

  5. Flavour with orange blossom water and rose water.

  6. Put the beverage in the refrigerator and serve very cold with or without raisins.