Malabi
A creamy and enticing dessert, malabi is a traditional Israeli dish made with almond milk and sugar.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 ml of almond milk
- 100 g of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of saffron powder
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 2 tablespoons of gelatin powder
- 1 liter of milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla powder
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (optional)
- Whipped cream in sufficient quantity to decorate
- Cocoa powder for decoration
Method
- In a bowl, mix the almond milk, sugar, and saffron powder with a little water. Stir well.
- In another bowl, mix the gelatin with a little cold water until it is completely dissolved.
- In a pan, bring the milk to a boil, then add the vanilla and cocoa (if used). Stir well.
- Meanwhile, pour the almond milk with sugar and saffron into a bowl and stir.
- When the milk is boiling, pour it slowly into the almond milk, stirring continuously to avoid forming lumps.
- Add the dissolved gelatin and stir until the mixture has cooled and thickened.
- Pour the malabi into dessert dishes or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, decorate with whipped cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
- Serve cold.
The story
Originating from the Middle East, malabi has spread to Israel, where it has become a popular dessert. It is believed to have been brought to Israel by Turkish-Egyptian merchants in the 19th century.
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