{"id":"recipe_0e93ca49c2","slug":"jallab","title":"Jallab","description":"A refreshing and iconic Middle Eastern summer drink made from grape molasses, dates, and rose water, traditionally topped with crunchy pine nuts and golden raisins.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup Jallab syrup","name":"Syrup","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Jallab concentrate (grape and date molasses blend with rose water)","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 cups cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":720,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"cup","form":"cold","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tablespoons pine nuts","name":"Pine Nuts","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"raw","notes":"Soaked in water for 15 minutes then drained","group":"garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tablespoons golden raisins","name":"Raisins","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"Golden variety preferred; soaked in water for 15 minutes then drained","group":"garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 cups crushed ice","name":"Ice","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"cup","form":"crushed","notes":"Plenty of ice is essential","group":"base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pitcher, combine the Jallab syrup and cold water.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the Jallab syrup and cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir well until the syrup is completely dissolved into the water.","group":"Mixing","title":"Stir well until the syrup is completely dissolved","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Fill individual tall glasses halfway with crushed ice.","group":"Serving","title":"Fill individual tall glasses halfway","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the Jallab mixture into the glasses over the ice.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the Jallab mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Garnish each glass with a teaspoon of soaked pine nuts and golden raisins. The nuts and raisins should float on top.","group":"Garnish","title":"Garnish each glass","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"For a more traditional flavor, some people smoke the syrup with Arabic incense (mastic) before mixing. Always serve with plenty of crushed ice to keep it chilled in hot weather.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine","Lebanese"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Pitcher","Tall glasses","Long spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"Total prepared drink"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The diluted syrup can be made a few hours ahead and chilled, but do not add ice or nuts until ready to serve."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover diluted syrup in the refrigerator. Garnishes should be stored separately in water to maintain crunch.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_0e93ca49c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=829ef30d-7d84-4fbc-a75e-3f218e12171b","imageAlt":"Jallab — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["refreshing","summer drink","middle eastern","ramadan","sweet","floral"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Jallab","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:20:44.530Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:20:44.530Z","related":[{"id":"ayran_12a25da817","slug":"ayran","title":"Ayran","description":"A refreshing, savory yogurt-based drink from the Mediterranean, whisked until cold and frothy.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free","soy_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fayran_12a25da817%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3a69eb20-550f-4150-9a26-f5eaae954e6e","imageAlt":"Ayran — recipe cover","tags":["yogurt","refreshing","cold drink","savory","turkish cuisine","easy recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_1d951171f1","slug":"greek-coffee","title":"Greek Coffee","description":"A traditional, strong, and aromatic coffee brewed in a special small pot called a briki. 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