Cookbook:Habet Hlawa (Algerian Anise Beverage)


 * Beverages | Cuisine of AlgeriaAnise syrup (حبة حلاوة, habet hlawa) is an Algerian drink.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup anise seeds
 * 12 dl water
 * Sugar

Procedure

 * 1) Pour water into a saucepan, add anise seeds, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
 * 2) Turn off the heat, cover, and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
 * 3) Filter out the seeds.
 * 4) Add the sugar as desired, and bring to boil again over medium heat. Simmer until the syrup drips into a thin stream.
 * 5) Filter a second time.
 * 6) Let it cool and bottle. Serve with very cold sparkling or still water according to preference.