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Erksous (Egyptian Licorice Drink)

Erksous (Egyptian Licorice Drink)

Egypt

20Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

The bittersweet dark licorice-root drink shaken by street vendors across Cairo in Ramadan, cooling and famously frothy when poured.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Cloth or fine sieve
  • Bottle or jug
Ingredients
Ground licorice root (erksous)1 cup
Bicarbonate of soda1 tsp
Water6 cups
Sugar (optional)to taste

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