Degchi
A sweet, creamy Hejazi drink of soaked bread blended with milk, coconut and vanilla, strained silky-smooth and chilled. A Ramadan iftar favourite in Saudi Arabia, fragrant and refreshing after a long fast.
Quick answer: 15 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Bread, Milk, Grated coconut, Sugar · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 3 pc 3 pc Bread, slices, crusts removed
- 600 ml 2.5 cup Milk
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Grated coconut
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1 pinch 1 pinch Saffron (Optional)
Steps
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- Tear the bread into pieces and soak in a little of the milk for 10 minutes until soft.⏱ Soaking bread · 10 min
- Blend the soaked bread with the remaining milk, coconut, sugar, vanilla and saffron until completely smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve to remove any lumps, pressing to extract all the liquid.
- Pour into a serving jug and chill in the refrigerator before serving.⏱ Chilling · 120 min
- Pour into glasses over ice and serve chilled.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve while fresh.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sobia take?
15 minutes in total.
Is Sobia hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Sobia serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Sobia halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Sobia?
Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: bread, grated coconut, sugar, vanilla essence.
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