Ishtah Bil Aasil

"This recipe can also be reffered to as Kishtah Bil Aasil, which means cream in honey. My husband loves this dessert and is enjoyed in the Palestinian/Jordanian region and perhaps in other parts of the Middle East. *Cooking time does not include cooling time*. I used to use "kanafah coloring" bought at any middle eastern grocers to color the aasil, but food color works the same."
 
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photo by chef FIFI photo by chef FIFI
photo by chef FIFI
photo by chef FIFI photo by chef FIFI
Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

  • Aasil

  • 1 23 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • red food coloring (as many drops needed to achieve a nice red color as pictured)
  • Ishtah

  • 12 cup water (cold)
  • 10 tablespoons cornstarch (leveled off)
  • 3 cups milk
  • vanilla (to taste)
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directions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small pot to make the aasil, let boil for about 7 minutes. Sit aside let cool.
  • To make Ishtah:

  • In a cup filled with 1/2 cup cold water add the above amount of cornstarch.
  • Stir well.
  • Place 3 cups into a medium pot and add the cornstarch/water mixture to the cold milk and stir well.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Stir frequently and let milk come to a boil.
  • Let milk boil on low until very thick, but pay very careful attention that milk doesnt scorch all the time it is on the stove.
  • Spoon the pudding like cream into small bowls.
  • Let cool.
  • Then place in the refridegerator until firm, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
  • Before serving spoon the aasil over it, about 2-3 Tbsp or more if desired.
  • Enjoy!

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Reviews

  1. This dessert is very easy to make - it is only for those who have a sweet tooth, though ! I found it way to sweet for my taste, but the kids liked it.
     
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