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Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink)

Lekhchef is a refreshing Algerian drink from Constantine.

Total 00:10

Ingredients

  • 1 L water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 150 g raisins, rinsed well
  • Sugar to taste
  • Orange blossom water
  • Rose water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine the water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Add the raisins to the boiling water, and simmer over low heat.
  3. 3
    Sweeten drink to taste with sugar, and stir over very low heat to dissolve sugar.
  4. 4
    Remove from the heat, remove the cinnamon sticks, and let the drink completely cool down.
  5. 5
    Flavour with orange blossom water and rose water.
  6. 6
    Put the beverage in the refrigerator and serve very cold with or without raisins.
Category
Beverages