Name: Sahlab (Readily-Available Ingredients Version)
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 c milk; 1/2 c water; 2 Tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 Tbsp sugar; pinch of cinnamon; pinch of coconut flakes (I used sweetened but you could use unsweetened too)

Sahlab (Readily-Available Ingredients Version)

Tags: Drink Mediterranean

Yield: 2

Ingredients

2 c milk
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp sugar
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of coconut flakes (I used sweetened but you could use unsweetened too)

Steps

Combine cornstarch and water in a small cup and stir to blend thoroughly. Put milk in a heavy soup pan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Before milk warms, stir in cornstarch mixture. Add vanilla and sugar, tasting to achieve preferred sweetness.
Raise heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes, continuing to stir.
Pour into dessert bowls or demitasse cups. Top with cinnamon and coconut .