Popular Egyptian drink - Karkadeh
This hibiscus iced tea popular in Egypt and Sudan combines flavours of rose and cinnamon
| PREP TIME | 10 m |
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| COOK TIME | 2h |
| SERVES | 3 litres |
Ingredients
60gm karkadeh (dried hibiscus petals)
4gm cinnamon sticks
3 litres water
200gm sugar
6ml rose water
METHOD
1. Gently simmer the karkadeh and cinnamon in water, in a large pan for 2 hours. On the lowest flame possible.
2. Add the sugar and rose water and cool. Serve chilled.
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