Ingredients for Ishtah Bil Aasil
- 1/4 cup water (for Aasil) + 1/2 cup cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup honey
- Red Food Coloring
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Ishtah Bil Aasil
- **Make the Aasil (Honey Syrup):** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of saffron (optional). Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- **Prepare the Ishtah (Custard):** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth, creating a slurry.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups whole milk and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the milk mixture to a gentle boil, reducing heat to low and continuing to stir frequently. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the custard thickens significantly and coats the back of a spoon. Be careful not to scorch the bottom.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard into individual serving bowls.
- Let the custard cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until completely set and chilled.
- **Assemble and Serve:** Before serving, spoon 2-3 tablespoons (or more, to taste) of the cooled Aasil over each serving of Ishtah. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
434g
Fat
41g
Carbs
54g
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