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10/40 Window Snacks

Here are some snacks from the Arabian Peninsula:

SAUDI ARABIA SNACK

SAHLAB (MIDDLE EASTERN CREAMY CORN STARCH PUDDING)


INGREDIENTS FOR PUDDING:

2 cups milk 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon artificial vanilla flavoring 1/2 cup water
Sugar to taste  

TOPPINGS:

Ground cinnamon (to taste) unsweetened dried shredded coconut
Chopped pistachios (to taste)  


TO PREPARE:


1.         Combine cornstarch and water in a small cup and stir well.
2.         Add milk to a soup pan or dutch oven pot.
3.         Stir in cornstarch mixture in milk before it gets warm.
4.         Add in vanilla and sugar.
5.         Must stir constantly until it comes to a boil.
6.         Let boil for 2 minutes, meanwhile still stirring.
7.         Serve in dessert bowls.
8.         Top with cinnamon and coconut or just chopped pistachios. Enjoy!

Coffee and tea are favorite drinks with this yummy pudding!