Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink)
Lekhchef (الخشاف) is a refreshing Algerian drink from Constantine.
Easy
🥘 AlgerianTotal Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 L water
2
2 cinnamon sticks
3
150 g raisins, rinsed well
4
Sugar to taste
5
Orange blossom water
6
Rose water
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Combine the water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2
Add the raisins to the boiling water, and simmer over low heat.
3
Sweeten drink to taste with sugar, and stir over very low heat to dissolve sugar.
4
Remove from the heat, remove the cinnamon sticks, and let the drink completely cool down.
5
Flavour with orange blossom water and rose water.
6
Put the beverage in the refrigerator and serve very cold with or without raisins.
Notes
- •If you decide to blend the final mixture, do not add sugar, as your drink might end up too sweet.