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Farhana
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I'm sure i've spelt it wrong but anyway, I'd like to know the best way to make 'karkaday' please. I don't think i add enough sugar so would appreciate a tried and tested recipe.

Also, does karkaday have a sell by date? I bought a few packets last year (or maybe even year before) and am wondering whether i should just go and buy some from our local grocers just in case.

Any help? Thank you

wa salam

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Farhana
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Oh come on!!!!!
There must be someone out there....this is egyptsearch afterall!!!

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Penny
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Ok Ok Farhana just for I made it to check my recipe. It works fine I now have very large jug of karkadeeh and one very pink sink which is why I usually avoid making it!

3 pints of water
1 large cup of Hibiscus petals
1 cup of sugar ( same size as used for Hibiscus)

Soak hibisus petals in the water (cold) for 2 hours in a large pan, then bring to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add sugar and stir well.
Strain with a very fine sieve.
Serve ice cold.

If you have a white sink like me.....make sure you have bleach before you start!

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Om Gabriel
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I add some vanilla and cinnamon for taste. Try you, too.

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MK the Most Interlectual
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quote:
Originally posted by Om Gabriel:
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WHAT ON EARTH? Your name is Om Gabriel? I AM OM GABRIEL TOO!

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MK the Most Interlectual
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quote:
Originally posted by Farhana:
Also, does karkaday have a sell by date?

Try my method:
Spend hours making it, then taste it, if it tastes like sshit then it's expired!

[This message has been edited by MyKingdomForATaba2Koshari (edited 10 September 2005).]

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Farhana
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Thanks Penny and sorry about your sink. Fortunately I don't have a white one so i'll thank myself lucky!

Cinnamon and vanilla sounds promising.

Last advise sounds like my method...trying not to use that one this time. Thanks!

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