Habet Hlawa (Algerian Anise Beverage)
Anise syrup (حبة حلاوة, habet hlawa) is an Algerian drink.
Easy
🥘 AlgerianTotal Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 cup anise seeds
2
12 dl water
3
Sugar
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Pour water into a saucepan, add anise seeds, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
Turn off the heat, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
30 minutes
3
Filter out the seeds.
4
Add the sugar as desired, and bring to boil again over medium heat. Simmer until the syrup drips into a thin stream.
5
Filter a second time.
6
Let it cool and bottle. Serve with very cold sparkling or still water according to preference.