Drink
Qamar al-Din (Apricot Drink)
About
A silky, sweet-tart apricot drink made from sheets of dried apricot paste, one of the most cherished Ramadan beverages on Egyptian iftar tables, served cold to revive after the fast.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Saucepan
- Whisk or blender
- Jug
Ingredients
Qamar al-din (dried apricot paste sheets)500 g
Warm water6 cups
Sugar3 tbsp, to taste
Orange blossom water (optional)1 tsp
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Chopped nuts or dried apricots, to garnishoptional
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