Karak Tea
Black tea boiled with cardamom and evaporated milk until thick and caramel-coloured, the Gulf's favourite cup.
- ⏱Time15 min
- 📊DifficultyEasy
- 👥Serves4 people
- 🔥Per serving150 kcal
Ingredients for 4 people
- Water2 cups
- Tea2 tbsp loose black tea
- Cardamom5 pods, crushed
- Sugar3 tbsp (or to taste)
- Evaporated milk1 can (about 170 ml)
Optional extras
- Saffron1 pinch
- Ginger1 small slice
- Milkin place of evaporated milk
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 5 g
Approximate values; they vary with the exact ingredients you use.
Method
Boil the water with the crushed cardamom (and ginger if using) for 3 minutes.
Add the tea and sugar and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until dark.
Pour in the evaporated milk, stir, and simmer on low for 3–5 minutes until it rises and turns caramel-coloured.
Strain into cups and serve hot.
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