tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post3964520379967743928..comments2024-03-12T06:37:11.027-05:00Comments on A Good Appetite: Sahlab - Egyptian Hot Vanilla Drinkkathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-82842649552013044952017-12-09T06:58:38.041-06:002017-12-09T06:58:38.041-06:00I am going on holiday to Egypt when I remembered ...I am going on holiday to Egypt when I remembered this drink from the book. Can't wait to try it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-66176059733054563822017-05-03T22:40:47.838-05:002017-05-03T22:40:47.838-05:00Lovely recipe! I admit I also went looking for on...Lovely recipe! I admit I also went looking for one from reading Red Pyramid - good writing, beautifully describing something, can entice us to go looking for the real thing.<br /><br />I kind of thought that coconut milk, sub'd for some or all of the cow milk, would add coconut flavor smoother than adding flaked coconut. I do not prefer that kind of extra texture in my drinks, though it is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-76884040225815808912017-01-16T21:32:33.719-06:002017-01-16T21:32:33.719-06:00I just made this, took one sip and I am in love! I...I just made this, took one sip and I am in love! I used coconut flakes while cooking on the stove and strained them out so I get the flavor without the texture. It's so creamy and delicious, thanks for the recipe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670467166031794575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-13079181820414205502017-01-04T11:32:53.489-06:002017-01-04T11:32:53.489-06:00I just made this today and I love it! I am a vanil...I just made this today and I love it! I am a vanilla lover more than chocolate, and this is perfect to me.Jen@FrugalSteppingStoneshttp://frugalsteppingstones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-55396689839675600682016-05-30T15:19:27.790-05:002016-05-30T15:19:27.790-05:00And almost another year later, another is led to t...And almost another year later, another is led to this by the Red Pyramid. I so love Rick Riordan!Mirzabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07284409709715770824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-54093487870773737282015-10-29T19:01:51.493-05:002015-10-29T19:01:51.493-05:00You can make it without cornstarch and just use co...You can make it without cornstarch and just use coconutmilk. Make it like you are making hot chocolate in a pan or microwave and use vanilla paste/essence and cinnamon. If you want it sweet I would strongly recommend honey over sugar (which adds a little thickness too) <br />Runehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603392951419390890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-37531512761210926092015-04-05T13:15:38.782-05:002015-04-05T13:15:38.782-05:00Same! I just got done reading The Red Pyramid, I&#...Same! I just got done reading The Red Pyramid, I'm actually about to go to the store to get some stuff so I can make this! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-59949374893907963202014-11-03T15:30:16.903-06:002014-11-03T15:30:16.903-06:00I was just looking for a recipe for this for the s...I was just looking for a recipe for this for the same reason! Thanks for posting it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-66916599000411390972014-06-23T02:45:20.394-05:002014-06-23T02:45:20.394-05:00I was reading Rick Riordan's book too when I c...I was reading Rick Riordan's book too when I came across 'sahlab' and did some research. This is the simplest way I found and in the end it tasted really good. Thank you for sharing the information.Ramon C. Angel, UAPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300663850491229465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-13278868308485392852014-03-30T11:55:49.310-05:002014-03-30T11:55:49.310-05:00I read about this drink in the Kane Chronicles ser...I read about this drink in the Kane Chronicles series and it just sounded so good, and now that I've made this recipe I know it is! Thanks so much for posting this, I'll be making it often!!!<br /><br />~Maya:):Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-36473492480891481762014-02-19T09:08:01.574-06:002014-02-19T09:08:01.574-06:00From what I read you can just use flour instead of...From what I read you can just use flour instead of cornstarch. Use 2 T flour for each 1 of cornstarch. Make sure to whisk it well to remove any lumps.<br /><br />I have not tried it myself, but that is the cornstarch substitute recommended online.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-88653628569229202842014-02-18T23:20:24.593-06:002014-02-18T23:20:24.593-06:00Help!. What can i use instead of cornstarch? Cant ...Help!. What can i use instead of cornstarch? Cant find it anywhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-73356613009714866852014-02-11T20:13:27.401-06:002014-02-11T20:13:27.401-06:00We made this tonight on a snowy sleety evening for...We made this tonight on a snowy sleety evening for a dessert drink, and it is really yummy! Thanks for sharing! My husband discovered the recipe while reading The Red Pyramid and doing some searching as well. . . Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415002696702633078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-16414326884143973492014-02-03T21:20:45.057-06:002014-02-03T21:20:45.057-06:00I JUST read this part in the red pyramid and I HAD...I JUST read this part in the red pyramid and I HAD to look it up! Alexis Rodgersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-7582653593700737502014-02-01T19:12:07.178-06:002014-02-01T19:12:07.178-06:00I... Yeah... I investigated this because of Riorda...I... Yeah... I investigated this because of Riordan too... Damn how he influences us all, I read the book some time last year but... Sometimes things just trigger an unexplainable response... On that front... I thank you... (Thought I was the only one.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033903436794501642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-35689353974840483822014-01-28T10:49:31.902-06:002014-01-28T10:49:31.902-06:00Riquca - I think I would skip the coconut complete...Riquca - I think I would skip the coconut completely instead of using extract. The vanilla is the main flavor here & the coconut is just a garnish. Of course, you could try the coconut extract for a different variation, I would just try it sparingly at first.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-33827543290388684312014-01-28T05:00:59.869-06:002014-01-28T05:00:59.869-06:00yes this is exactly my situation- my mouth was wat...yes this is exactly my situation- my mouth was watering when i read it, i mean hot vanilla? mm... so here i am looking for a recipe for it, definitely gonna try making this! thanksss:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-75163518466372858152014-01-25T14:27:41.048-06:002014-01-25T14:27:41.048-06:00Omg that looks good!! Is it okay to use coconut ex...Omg that looks good!! Is it okay to use coconut extract instead of coconut flakes?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669659094693984695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-75623740215920878322014-01-08T09:46:40.350-06:002014-01-08T09:46:40.350-06:00Thank you! I'm 25 weeks pregnant and was cravi...Thank you! I'm 25 weeks pregnant and was craving sahlab, which we used to drink when I was a kid in Jerusalem. I left out the coconut and added toasted almonds and raisins instead, and it was great.sabinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12144710806849098500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-75749887869093198432013-09-28T11:25:20.411-05:002013-09-28T11:25:20.411-05:00I came across this recipe because I was reading Th...I came across this recipe because I was reading The Red Pyramid and was curious about the drink mentioned (it sounded yummy). I will be giving it a try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-35387071851155079842013-07-21T03:15:38.035-05:002013-07-21T03:15:38.035-05:00I read the Red Pyramid when it first came out and ...I read the Red Pyramid when it first came out and just NOW I bothered to look up the recipe for Sahlab, the drink that I have been curious about. As a fan of vanilla, I was quite interested in the drink. So thank you for putting how to make this drink! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-1244847957333546232013-07-20T19:25:05.679-05:002013-07-20T19:25:05.679-05:00What a coincidence! I was also reading "The R...What a coincidence! I was also reading "The Red Pyramid" when I decided to look up sahlab. Coconut and vanilla...I must try this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-82632156105701792862013-07-07T11:30:24.646-05:002013-07-07T11:30:24.646-05:00For a very chewy drink, try the various pearl teas...For a very chewy drink, try the various pearl teas.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-76341507797653808232013-06-17T21:51:47.322-05:002013-06-17T21:51:47.322-05:00i love the 39 clues series and this drink. this is...i love the 39 clues series and this drink. this is also in rick riordan's kane chroniclesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4880603295507070479.post-83410209487891937312013-05-30T01:33:25.310-05:002013-05-30T01:33:25.310-05:00Me too! I cooked this and loved it! I added a Teen...Me too! I cooked this and loved it! I added a Teeny bit more corn starch for a thicker drink and about twice the sugar. Probably not the healthiest, but solo yummy. It looked like a lot of other recipes called for nuts. I don't like the idea of a chunky drink so I bought almond extract to try. Also. The coconut taste sounded delicious but I agree, too crunchy. I recommend trying a couple Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com