World Flavors Cookbook

Sahlab

Name: Sahlab
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Syria
Ingredients: Milk, sugar, salep powder (or cornstarch) Cinnamon, coconut, and crushed nuts for topping

A warm, thick winter drink made from orchid root flour and topped with cinnamon and nuts.

Cuisine: Syria

Ingredients

Milk, sugar, salep powder (or cornstarch) Cinnamon, coconut, and crushed nuts for topping

Instructions

Heat milk and sugar. Whisk in salep powder until thick and creamy. Pour into mugs and garnish heavily with cinnamon, coconut, and nuts.