Algerian Dessert

This Algerian Dessert is known as Sahlab

Serving: 6
Ingredients:
-3 cups (8 ounces each) milk
-1 cup sugar
-½ cup cornstarch
-¾ cup water
-¼ cup raisins
-¼ cup coconut
-¼ cup walnuts or pistachios, chopped
-1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
-In a small mixing bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and set aside.
-In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over low to medium heat.
-As soon as the milk boils, reduce the heat.
-Stir in the sugar, and allow the milk to simmer until the sugar has dissolved (no more than 1 minute).
-Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the milk, making sure to whisk rapidly to prevent the milk
from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The milk will gradually thicken.
-When it reaches the consistency of a thick gravy, remove from heat.
-Pour sahlab into decorative small bowls, glasses, or mugs.
-Sprinkle with raisins, coconut, chopped nuts, and cinnamon, if desired.
-Serve hot.

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