How to prepare the Ashta used in Oriental Sweets

Ashta, the base of many desserts!

Combine 1 and a 1/2 cups liquid milk with 3 heaped TBS cornstarch

Whisk well while cold

Place on stove top and heat while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens

In another pot, Place 4 cups milk (1 liter) in a sauce pan and heat just until hot

Add 3-4 lemon juice or vinegar and stir well

Turn heat off and let sit for 10 mn until clots form

Drain well and keep the clotted milk aside until it cools down

Combine the clotted milk and mhalabeyeh together, you can add a tsp of each blossom and rose water

Allow to cool down completely before refrigerating

Refrigerate until very cold, use or store for later! (Keeps well in the fridge for 3 days)


How to prepare the Ashta used in Oriental Sweets

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