Sahlab--Turkish/Arab dessert drink! سحلب

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Yes you can drink your dessert with Sahleb, a warm Arabic drink scented with rose and topped with cinnamon, pistachios, and coconut!
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[@blanchetv]

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[@PaliChick4Lyfe]

mashallah! you go girl!!! i am looking forward to the book! ^_^ inshallah you got some gluten free recipes lol being arab you know we love carbs lol ^_^

[@jodrew1845]

Arab cuisine is so innovative and resourceful. Way ahead of it's time⏳ I so enjoy the variety, use of spices and play between omnivore, vegetarian and vegan dishes, amazing👏 👏 👏

[@annaroth4631]

I'm syrian in our family we do sehlab every day in winter so so important for us actually so delicious

[@muaddib989]

My family generally has this for Iftar with the dates. It’s super good.

[@iffatsiddiqui1926]

Mmm, i can imagine the aroma. Awesome combination of ingredients. Thanks.

[@AminaisCooking]

I love sahlab ! It's perfect for this time of the year! 😍😍

[@blanchetv]

+Amina is Cooking Yes indeed! ;)

[@heenakamran3305]

blanchetv hi . am henna from pakistan . im a sous chef in a 5 star hotel .but i really like and follow ur recipes.. keep it up

[@T4r427]

i love how u mentioned alternatives for diabetics it was very nice of u thanks tislam edik

[@jenny1671]

Oh this looks so good ! This looks like the hot smoothy i use to get from McDonalds that they discontinued. I loved this and now i know how to make it ! I got go many ideas for this. I am pre- diabetic so i do have to watch the sugar. i know cinnamon helps metabolizes sugar ten times faster. I do like pistachios and coconut idea but I love cardamom just had some in my coffee so i would put cardamom instead of cinnamon and add a pinch of vanilla and decorate it with a stevia leaf. . Oh another one i could use peppermint flavoring and chocolate shavings on top and add a chocolate mint leaf on top Like a peppermint patty after dinner treat. Thanks for this one its great!

[@unveilingthemainstream]

Just made this, but adapted it slightly. I added 3 pods of cardamom to the milk when adding the cornstarch, and half teaspoon of vanilla powder/sugar instead of the rose water. Really yum! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@blanchetv]

Sounds like great additions, thanks for trying!

[@Materialgirl478]

thanks for the recipes, and really like when you say the names in Arabic.

[@TalkToMe66]

Thank you mentioning Sahlep/Salep as orchidea bulbs as its actual origin - After run out of my Salep from Istanbul, I found Salep product to make a pudding - dilute it and you have a drink - rather sugary, but added hint of salt makes the balance

[@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion]

shoukran for this recipe. I am rememebering my near-east culture. I hope we all get along and not let politicians divide us be it in the Middle-east or anywhere else

[@blanchetv]

+LovHope Compassion I agree 100% :)

[@RowdyColt]

I am Arab/Mexican.... raised on both foods which are the best eating. Always interchanged Syrian Bread ( we never said pita) and tortillas.

[@mrs.dershaby3206]

I'm Arab , for an advice add vanilla to it , also let it heat more time to be more thick ✨️

[@ummayed2009]

I want to make this for my husband looks soo good!

[@blanchetv]

+sok d Try it for Valentine's Day! :)

[@azizakhokar7160]

sakia d i

[@zahraanaama4028]

Salaam there! I've Never tried this before and I'm an Arab, can't wait to make it. You have such a beautiful personality and love your show! All the best to you and salaam to your beautiful my mom:)

[@blanchetv]

+Zahraa Naama Thank you so much for your kind words, as an Arab it is your duty to try this lol, and I hope you enjoy it, you made my day! ;)

[@YummYakitori]

Tarja koskinen Lol Mongols and Turkic speaking tribes in Central Asia and Siberia (eg Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tuvans, Yakuts / Sakha) definitely do not even know about the existence of this drink. They drink kumis (fermented mare’s milk) instead

[@nodanceswithwolves8425]

When I had it in the middle east, it was using orchid powder, which gives it a unique flavor. Will try with rose water. I love anything scented with roses.

[@blanchetv]

Hope you like it! Yes real orchid powder is almost impossible to find in the United States.

[@mariebooze956]

its only 62degrees today so I thought I'd would try this. very yummy and warming to my heart. really enjoying all you recipes. thanks marie from Canada

[@blanchetv]

Wow still cold over where you are! Yes this should warm you up, so glad you enjoy the recipes!

[@catladylion5186]

I made this just now and it s just so delish without being too sweet. This is why I love Arabic desserts and lot of Asian sweets. There are so many variety flavours ( I adore rose flavour desserts but often struggle to find any in my local grocery shop) and most of them are not too sweet which is what I love. And btw I made Arabic coffee Nutella ice cream by using your recipe and I don’t think I will buy ice cream from shops ever again.

[@blanchetv]

So great to hear! Shows you have an adventurous spirit to try these recipes!

[@ladydeathstrikeX]

This is amazing. Gonna make it.

[@leastidyworld4365]

It looks delicious and easy enough, you just need the patience to keep stirring it till it thickens up.

[@walshjoy51]

My daughter and I say Sahlab is like drinking Christmas. I had some with her will visiting her in her new home in Turkey.

[@blanchetv]

Awww I have to agree! Have a safe and fun trip (with lots of sahlab) ;)

[@lateef3462]

I love the beat in the beginning

[@blanchetv]

That is my 72 year old father playing tabla--I will pass on the message to him, it will make him so happy! ;)

[@MarcusZelaya]

Also popular in Turkey as salep. 🙌🏾🇹🇷

[@catladylion5186]

I have a bottle of rose water in the fridge and I’m definitely gonna give this one a try! I have always loved middle eastern cuisine and desserts and it’s been raining non stop these days , it d be perfect beverage for such rainy days

[@aartirajan3224]

hii I m from india.we add some rice,nutmeg and Cardamon in milk with sugar and cook till rice become soft.and it's call kheer.we like kheer and I try Sahlem in shot time.

[@fabashir77]

Aarti Rajan Arabs has dessert like kheer its called "Mahalabiya"

[@zh9931]

Thanks!! I bought it. The orchid powder. I'll try it🙂

[@pseller4052]

Oh thanks for the receipe! Im going to make this when my in laws visits me next time :)

[@blancarosasmusica]

This is a good recipe it reminds me of an Ecuadorian recipe my auntie would make. Or like the horchata popular in Mexico. Different recipes but delicious 🤤 thank you 🙏

[@blanchetv]

Never thought of that--yes kind of like horchata! =)

[@jenny1671]

This drink McDonald's had as a vanilla hot smoothy in Canada in the winter it was my favorite and now i know how to make it. but there is a few twits i put on this. since corn is mostly all GMO i used potato starch and you know that banana baby food that they sell well i add a banana to cold milk to a bullet then add the corn starch and sugar and vanilla and now you got a banana baby food smoothy and you can dress it up with cinnamon , cardamom nuts of your choice or even cacao or rum and raisins etc

[@CherylKCherylsHomeCookingshow]

YUMMY!!!! Love it!!! send one my way....its been really COLD here in Florida...LOL.... in the 20's at night and in the am,the high today was 58 but very windy.... that would make a perfect drink to warm my tummy!

[@blanchetv]

+Cheryl K (CherylsHomeCooking) OMG is it really that cold in Florida right now?? Holy cow that is crazy, wish I could make you a whole platter girl!

[@CherylKCherylsHomeCookingshow]

Yes isn't that amazing....Miami is in the 40's...we are more northern.... thats why the 20's....Frost warning tonight...Brrrrr.... I hate this cold weather. How sweet...I'll take the platter...LOL.....Enjoy your day Blanche

[@blanchetv]

+Cheryl K (CherylsHomeCooking) Sending California sunshine and kookiness your way! :D

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

I do actually use honey because I'm avoiding sugar. I mix it with mastic, cinnamon, a bit of nutmeg. I take it for its health benefits.

[@monicarivera2501]

more beverage recipes please, also breakfast recipes please

[@cloeye32]

I just made this drink about 20 minutes ago it came out really good minus the shaved coconut that I didn’t have but I had everything else to make the drink. I’m even sharing it with my next-door neighbor. PS, she did love the Lebanese rice pudding recipe that I made yesterday immensely. Can’t wait to make more Lebanese desserts I want to make the white nights pudding recipe next weekend.

[@blanchetv]

You are the coolest neighbor, love that you are sharing the love of sahlab with your neighborhood! If you liked the rice pudding, wait till you try the Lebanese nights, it is so unique in texture and flavor! Much love, B

[@amrmohamed-wu5lb]

Try Egyptian Sobia

[@poshmaster9070]

This is delicious!

[@nizarkailani6463]

I like that you use every day stuff

[@blanchetv]

Yes I hope to make it easy for anyone to try the recipes =)

[@lademoiselleketoret6958]

So, I just made this. I just about ate my fingers off. 😰😳😳💞 this was so good. I had to make some alterations due to lacking some ingredients but I'm totally crazy for rose water and orange blossom as well. Whatever I just made was incredible 😂😂😂 I had whole milk, I tossed in some toasted sesame seeds. The sugar I used was very dark brown sugar(omg!) I used a teaspoon of rose water. I know, I know. It was so good 😂 I didn't have any coconut, but I added a little vanilla extract and ground cardamom as it came up to simmer/thicken. I topped it with cinnamon and I added dried cranberries. Omg... The cranberries... A burst of warm sour deliciousness! I can't wait to make this again. I love pistachios but was out. Wow. Where has this been all my life? 😱😭😭😭💞❤️💞🙏🏾 I seriously almost want to make another glass but it is after midnight lol oops! Thanks for sharing! Blessings!

[@blanchetv]

LOL probably my favorite comment of all time! Love your passion, creativity, and sense of adventure! Thank you for trying the recipe and sharing your awesome experience and additions!

[@kanwalwaheed955]

i just found ur channel and i really liked ur drink

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

I bought a little amount of the real thing, and I am trying to prepare it in the traditional way. This video is about a substitute for Sahlab. I am still looking for a tutorial for not ruining the Sahlab powder during the cooking process.. BTW, I much enjoyed your video, as usual!

[@halalfoodfusion6063]

S really delicious

[@TheFarah84]

Merhaba I am from England and I've subscribed your Chanel. Where do you live ? I love Arabic food and it's very nice to see that you're teaching Arab cuisine and speaking English 😀😀

[@blanchetv]

Thank you for subscribing! I am based in California--welcome! ;)

[@mikezterspage]

Sahlep is soooo good. Definitely great to have on a nice cool Fall or Winter evening.

[@cookingwithmimmo]

Look very very nice and yummy

[@ILTH288392]

I can't wait until you come out with a book! Will help all us young and inexperienced college girls! I'm totally hooked on your channel. =)

[@blanchetv]

+A.Y.A.K.A.S.T.A.T.A.O. It's in the works hon! That is why I do what I do, back in the day I was in your shoes in college needing some recipes, thought I would change all that! Welcome to my channel, happy to have you join my virtual fam! :)

[@SIR46661]

Just trying to bring some “orchis mascula” back from the Middle East is like stolen artifacts! Such a great Winter drink !

[@blanchetv]

You know it!!

[@superfahim]

Masha Allah, Nice recipe. I will try :)

[@rabiaahmed3652]

it is really easy

[@dido5347]

This is delicious

[@AnnaWeltmanPsychForSport]

mumtaz!!! thankyou!! we drink that in israel too...i have brought it to Ottawa, Canada to share with my friends here...thanks for your great cooking ideas!! good videos!! Ma'asalama!

[@lynnybee888]

i would like more beverage recipes. at my old age, i'm still not much of a cook. if i could just master Arabic coffee i'd be happy.

[@blanchetv]

+lynd scott Thanks for your feedback Lynd! ;)

[@Anna_8401]

Simple! and Easy to learn :-) I think I can try!

[@eliezerlogronio]

I wanna try this one :)

[@cloeye32]

I have found several recipes for Lebanese rice pudding and the only thing I have to do is get corn starch tomorrow and I will have it all. I didn’t have the Lebanese berries to make the paste for it but I had everything else

[@ispettoreGossip]

FANTASTICO SALUTI DALL'ITALIA

[@blanchetv]

+ispettoreigiene Grazie Viva Italia!! :)

[@indhouroonabdi8979]

thank you so much# Cant wait try inshallaah #looks very yummmm

[@ruksanachisty6107]

I like it soooooooooo much thank u for the best drink ever... Zain love u

[@ruksanachisty6107]

Can u give us some more easy dessert . Recipe. Pls for Ramdan special. ur food is awesome..

[@aishathali8300]

I love middle eastern food

[@shahanasiru6634]

Super taste👌

[@sarahs7751]

Looks good!

[@TheDonClock]

k. now im homesick :')

[@blanchetv]

+TheDonClock Awww you don't have to be, make this drink and live in the memories, that is why I do this, for people like you to feel connected! ;)

[@loulout9185]

Great recipe as usual !!! Blanche can you please make us a healthy " banana cake " or a "walnut cake " for Valentine ? Thanks

[@blanchetv]

+Loulou T I don't know if I can put a video up in time for Valentine's, but I certainly do have a banana cake recipe I can add to the list of future videos :)

[@edithbendeckvelasquez4742]

blanche!! you are greate!!

[@muattarkharal8201]

What if I close and eyes and find sehlub in from of me.

[@ninjadog5800]

Can I use flour instead of corn startch

[@blanchetv]

Flour won't be as effective.

[@withcoalsofjuniper]

Will you remake this, with the ancient recipe ingredients ? Orchid tuber etc? ♡

[@blanchetv]

The orchids are on the verge of extinction, so I try to stay away from that

[@blakewoodcrest4403]

Sahlep means porridge made from the Lotus Flower Flour, anything else is imitation - though I understand this is the recent, cheaper version and method.

[@sk36271]

It's my favorite drink during winter when I'm in Tel Aviv and Jaffa (nowhere to be found in Belgium, unfortunately). I don't like the store bought mix because the flower taste tastes a bit funky, for some reason. I once made it with a pudding mix because I didn't have plain corn starch on hand. (Don't judge, we all know pudding mix is just a vanilla flavored corn starch. ;) haha). Thanks for the video! Even though I know many Middle Eastern dishes, it still inspires me what do make for lunch/dinner/snacks. :)

[@blanchetv]

You are welcome--and yes we all try the pudding mix at least once in our lifetimes lol ;)

[@saimepodvorica872]

Thet is very Got

[@imanscookbook514]

So so yummy

[@agathadolan362]

Yummy 😋

[@kinzabtsarmy2867]

corn strach Ki jaga corn flour use kr skta h kia

[@SuperFrosBite]

Looks great! I love Sahlab😍

[@blanchetv]

Awesome! This is my easy shortcut ;)

[@Azeckwazion]

Yesterday I had sahlab!

[@blanchetv]

Perfect time of year to drink sahlab ;)

[@techsnmechanics7521]

Blanch can you make a video of how to make the real "zatar" زعتر recipe . thank you :)

[@rahimakardal6127]

Traduction en français svp merci

[@noush4283]

Please write the recipe below This is my favorite Morning drink

[@invinoveritas6859]

Some women love the scent of aftershave....🤣

[@fatimasadaf9413]

Is it important to take cold milk in the beginning?

[@blanchetv]

Not necessary, it can be room temperature.

[@dukaduka506]

I was like how did she even find the herb. Then I noticed she didn`t either.

[@tangierina]

😋😋 looking forward to trying it!!

[@mirsohel2572]

dear chef please i want to see how to make hasu

[@rimjhimkaraki8070]

Can you please clarify how long you cooked the milk and cornstarch and at what temperature?

[@blanchetv]

10 minutes, low simmer.

[@rimjhimkaraki8070]

BlancheTV thank you!

[@kdmdar1267]

How much Shalab powder to use I bought it In Turkey.

[@blanchetv]

About 1 tablespoon for every 2 cups.

[@dauntlessbonita9747]

I would like to request for a non dairy beverage. Thanks!

[@debramellecker2991]

She said you can use any kind of milk. Almond, coconut, etc. Which makes this non dairy.

[@arng111]

If you already have the Sahlab powder, would it still be good to add rose water, or would that be too much flavour? I've never had rose water before, but we have it at Canadian Superstore. They actually have quite a fine Middle East selection.

[@blanchetv]

That would be too much, as the sahlab powder already has a rose flavor and smell. Rose water is pretty powerful stuff.

[@arng111]

blanchetv Thank you. Do you have any other videos or recipes where you use rose water? Also, do people ever use it with tea or anything?

[@blanchetv]

Yes, in this amazing dessert called Layali Lubnan, but you can certainly use it in tea--a tiny drop will do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LdeIyioM5jmLc

[@arng111]

blanchetv Thanks! I will watch that video. What kind of teas would you recommend to use with rose water?

[@blanchetv]

Hibiscus tea for sure!

[@cookingtipswithsobia]

🌹👍🌹🌹🌹😘

[@mh2k44]

Can I use cornflour instead of cornstarch?

[@blanchetv]

You can but the texture might be more gritty instead of creamy

[@linguaphile1872]

عاشت ايدج اذا استعمل باودر السحلب مع الحليب لو مع الماء و كم الكمية

[@blanchetv]

Orchid powder is very sweet, I would start with a 4 spoons, and add if you want it more sweet. Sorry I do not read or write Arabic, I only speak it, so I put your comment into Google Translate :)

[@linguaphile1872]

@@blanchetv oh it's my bad, but I put 2 tbsp and a liter of milk eventually it became so thick just like a cake 😁

[@nijhumratri5445]

can I skip corn starch or use baking powder

[@blanchetv]

No the cornstarch is necessary to make it thicker, baking powder will change the flavor and won't make it thicker. Only substitution I can think of is Arrowroot powder.

[@uyghurrights8595]

Can I use corn flour, instead of corn starch?

[@blanchetv]

Never tried corn flour to see if it works. Arrowroot powder works if you don't have corn starch.

[@sabinatahirovic9895]

Bitte schreiben Sie was brauchen Sie für Salep

[@LaPeine91]

Orange blossoms taste better than rose water.

[@ihsanaabdulla5482]

Can we use lavander instead rose water.

[@blanchetv]

Yes of course!

[@flonar1]

Hi Blanche I was wondering if u could show us how to make "Ashil Saraha, or Sarayi" sorry if I didn't spell it right. I love, love it but can't make it at home. I always buy it from a bakery. This drink looks delicious but I hate milk especially when it's hot, I don't know if I can drink it, but I really want to give it a try lol I love rose water though ❤️🌹

[@blanchetv]

+flonar1 I am sorry I am not familiar with that...is that a drink? What country of origin, Syria? And, I like you don't like cow's milk very much, but I looooove Almond and Coconut milk with this!

[@flonar1]

+blanchetv No it's not a drink it's a pie like thingy made out of toasted bread and cream on top. I buy it from Middle Eastern or Armenian bakeries.

[@flonar1]

+blanchetv ok u convinced me Im gonna try with almond milk 😉👍🏻

[@blanchetv]

+flonar1 Awesome! :D

[@blanchetv]

+flonar1 Ah yes, my Syrian friend made it for me once, I had a hunch that is what you were talking about. I will experiment and try to find the perfect mix of ingredients before releasing, thanks for reminding me!

[@cloeye32]

Do you have a recipe for Lebanese rice pudding?

[@blanchetv]

Funny you mention this, my mom and I were just discussing the other day if people would want that recipe as I don't have that on my channel yet.

[@cyndifoore7743]

I don’t care for cinnamon so I substitute allspice or nutmeg.

[@mumusattar.sattarsattar9645]

Show some arabic cooking of chicken .camal. mutton

[@PaliChick4Lyfe]

Blanch where’s the step by step recipe and directions?? Lol

[@blanchetv]

In my upcoming cookbook! =)

[@eraywayne2165]

Not arab this is Turkish Anatolian “orkide” drinks