
Sobia
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Rest Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Egyptian, North African

Sobia
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Sobia is a sweet, creamy Egyptian rice and coconut drink considered the most popular drink during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup raw short grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- ½ cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 cups coconut milk
- crushed ice
Equipment
- blender
- cheesecloth
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Instructions
- Wash the rice under cold water, then soak it in cold water for 2 hours.
- Add 2 cups (500 ml) of water into a saucepan and boil the drained rice over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is completely absorbed.
- Let the rice cool completely then add the cold milk.
- Add coconut milk, vanilla, and sugar.
- Pour mixture into a blender and mix until obtaining a completely smooth consistency.
- Strain the mixture through cheesecloth and serve fresh with crushed ice.
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