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    Kuwait Elbah (Vanilla custard)

    April 21, 2016 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Kuwait elbah, is a really simple to make, vanilla custard.  Perhaps the love of this dessert comes from the friendship with Britain, as they were a protectorate of Kuwait for many years. What gives it that special Arab flavor is the addition of cardamom and saffron (the most expensive spice in the world).  The custard is served cold so please note the cooking time is 45 minutes and the refrigeration time is 4 hours.  We imagined savoring this dessert on a hot summer Arabian day.  We enjoyed it with a strong cup of Arabic Coffee.

    Kuwait Elbah

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    Kuwait Elbah (Vanilla custard)

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Kuwait
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 4 hours 45 minutes
    Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 5 eggs
    • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
    • 1/2 cup of sugar or more if you like it real sweet
    • a nice pinch of saffron
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300 degrees
    • In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar and vanilla together well (it is best to use a mixer)
    • Add milk and continue mixing
    • add in in the saffron and cardamom
    • Pour or ladle mixture into oven safe ramekins taking care to not overfill
    • put the ramekins in a roasting pan and fill halfway up with warm water
    • Cover the whole pan with tin foil
    • Put tray in oven for 45 minutes
    • Remove when cool enough to handle and refrigerate for 4 hours
    • serve chilled with coffee or tea

     

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