Jallab

Name: Jallab
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup jallab syrup (grape and rose syrup, found at Middle Eastern grocers); 4 cups cold water; 1 tsp rose water; 2 cups crushed ice; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 2 tbsp pine nuts

A refreshing Levantine beverage made with grape and rose water syrup, topped with crushed ice, raisins, and pine nuts - a fragrant, jewel-colored drink popular at celebrations and during Ramadan.

10 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

Middle EasternNon-Alcoholic DrinkNo-CookVeganMediterraneanHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup jallab syrup (grape and rose syrup, found at Middle Eastern grocers)
4 cups cold water
1 tsp rose water
2 cups crushed ice
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tbsp pine nuts

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup jallab syrup (grape and rose syrup, found at Middle Eastern grocers) and 1 tsp rose water in a pitcher. Add 4 cups cold water and stir well to blend.
2

Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more jallab syrup if desired.
3

Fill four tall glasses with 2 cups crushed ice. Pour the jallab mixture over the ice.
4

Top each glass with 1/4 cup golden raisins and 2 tbsp pine nuts. Serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for pine nuts in Jallab?

The entry for Jallab calls for 2 tbsp pine nuts. In its place: Toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds keep it nut-free.

Does Jallab contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp pine nuts. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Jallab?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 1 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 60 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Jallab for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the jallab syrup drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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