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Sahlab-Style Milk Pudding Drink

A cold cornstarch slurry turns warm milk into a softly thickened drink, finished with vanilla and a measured dusting of cinnamon. This accessible sahlab-style version uses no orchid-root powder, nuts or rosewater.

By Mixpert KitchenReviewed for clear measures, practical steps, and nutrition consistency.Our recipe standard
Ready in10 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving222Total sugar · estimated per serving22g
Creamy white sahlab-style drink lightly dusted with cinnamon, with milk, cornstarch and cinnamon behind.Non-alcoholic
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4 minutes preparation and about 6 minutes cooking.

  1. 01

    Whisk the cornstarch into 3 tablespoons of the measured cold milk until smooth.

  2. 02

    Heat the remaining milk and sugar over medium-low heat until steaming, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

  3. 03

    Whisk in the slurry. Bring just to gentle bubbling and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until lightly pudding-like but pourable.

  4. 04

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into a mug and distribute the measured cinnamon across the surface. Serve warm, with a spoon if preferred.

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Easy swaps

  • For a looser version, use 6 g cornstarch instead of 8 g; its carbohydrate amount changes.
  • Use the same weight of 2% milk for a less rich cup and recalculate from that milk source.

Mixpert tips

  • Reserve the slurry milk from the measured cup rather than adding extra uncounted milk.
  • Serve promptly; starch continues to thicken as the drink cools.
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Sahlab-Style Milk Pudding Drink FAQs

Is this made with orchid-root salep?

No. This is explicitly a sahlab-style home recipe using cornstarch for an accessible thickening method. It does not claim to reproduce the flavor or composition of orchid-root salep.

Why did it become pudding?

The cornstarch concentration and cooling both increase thickness. Measure the starch by weight, cook only until thickened, and serve warm. A separate thinner version can use 6 g starch instead of 8 g.

Are nuts included in the nutrition?

No nuts, coconut, cream or other toppings are in the reference recipe. The measured cinnamon is included; adding traditional toppings changes the serving and its nutrition.

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