Drink
Qamar el-Din (Apricot Ramadan Drink)

Qamar el-Din (Apricot Ramadan Drink)

Egypt

20Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

The deep-orange apricot drink that appears on Egyptian tables all through Ramadan, made from sheets of dried apricot paste soaked and blended smooth.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Blender or whisk
  • Jug
Ingredients
Qamar el-Din (apricot paste sheets)300 g
Water5 cups
Sugar3 tbsp
Orange blossom water1 tsp
Chopped nuts (to serve)2 tbsp

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