Karakadeh

Karakadeh is a delightful Lebanese hibiscus tea dessert, served chilled and sweetened with a hint of orange blossom. Its vibrant color and tart flavor make it a refreshing treat, perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

• Dried hibiscus flowers - 30 grams
• Water - 500 ml
• Sugar - 100 grams
• Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Cold water - 100 ml
• Chopped pistachios - 20 grams (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine the dried hibiscus flowers and 500 ml of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
2. After simmering, strain the mixture into a bowl, discarding the hibiscus flowers. Return the liquid to the saucepan.
3. Add sugar and orange blossom water to the liquid and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
4. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with 100 ml of cold water to create a slurry.
5. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the hibiscus liquid, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Once thickened, pour the mixture into serving dishes or molds and let it cool to room temperature.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
8. Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 36 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants, which may help reduce inflammation.
• May support heart health by lowering blood pressure.

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