Algerian
Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink)
A community recipe for Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink), adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 L Water
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 150 g Raisins rinsed well
- As needed Sugar to taste
- As needed Orange Blossom Water
- As needed Rose Water
Make it
Method
- 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.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Lekhchef (Algerian Raisin Drink)” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4513340, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.