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This delicious and easy to prepare dessert beverage is best served the day after it is made so that the fruits and nuts are thoroughly soaked in the juice. It is an Egyptian and Middle Eastern specialty dish served at the end of a festive meal.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy

Health IndexAverageServings4

CuisineMiddle EasternCourseBeverage

TasteSweetMethodBlending

SpecialityPart of MenuVegetarianVegan

Main IngredientDried FruitInterest GroupQuick

Recipe Story

Khushaf or Khoshaf is a dish that is associated with the month of Ramadan and is served on Eid (Id) as part of the festive meal. This popular and delicious Egyptian, Arabic and Middle Eastern beverage/dessert is very easy to make and only requires your personal touch and love while preparing it.

Ingredients

Dried fruits (apricot, figs, raisins and prunes. You may chop the big sized fruits since it swells up while soaking in the apricot drink) - 1/2 cup each

Un-toasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios and pine nuts. You may add some pomegranate seeds if they are in season) - 1/2 cup

Apricot drink or juice - 6 cups

Rose water or orange blossom water (optional) - 2 tablespoons

Directions

MAKING
1. Pour apricot drink into a deep container or jug.
2. Add the dried fruits and nuts.
3. Stir in the rose water or orange blossom water.
4. Cover the container or jug and refrigerate for 8-12 hours for flavors to blend and to chill thoroughly before serving.

SERVING
5. Stir the drink and pour it with nuts and fruits into glasses.
6. Serve cold.

Editors Review

Dry fruits and nuts are a staple of the Arabic kitchen and here is a recipe of khoshaf that is a dessert beverage that displays the true colors of the middle eastern culture. It is cool and refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. Take a look at the video clip for detailed recipe.