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Sharbat Khakshir

Omid Roustaei, The Caspian Chef
Teff and saffron cordial
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Iranian, Persian
Servings 2 cordials

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons khakshir seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unrefined cane sugar, or honey. Adjust to your taste.
  • 4 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, ground and bloomed with 1 tablespoon hot water

Instructions
 

  • Place the khakshir seeds in water and let them soak for about 30 minutes. After soaking, carefully drain the water, removing any floating seeds or plant matter.
  • Dissolve the sugar in hot water, then set it aside.
  • Choose two decorative glasses and fill each with plenty of ice. Divide the soaked khakshir seeds, sugar water, and saffron water evenly between the two glasses.
  • Top off each glass with cool water.
  • Stir well and enjoy your refreshing drink!

Notes

Alternatively, replace the saffron water with 2 teaspoons rosewater. 
Keyword cordial, khakshir, rosewater, saffron, sharbat, teff
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