Cookbook:Habet Hlawa (Algerian Anise Beverage)

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Habet Hlawa (Algerian Anise Beverage)
CategoryBeverage recipes
Time40 minutes
Difficulty

Anise syrup (حبة حلاوة, habet hlawa) is an Algerian drink.

Ingredients[edit | edit source]

Procedure[edit | edit source]

  1. Pour water into a saucepan, add anise seeds, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Turn off the heat, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
  3. Filter out the seeds.
  4. Add the sugar as desired, and bring to boil again over medium heat. Simmer until the syrup drips into a thin stream.
  5. Filter a second time.
  6. Let it cool and bottle. Serve with very cold sparkling or still water according to preference.