Qatar · Street glass
Karak
كرك
- 15 min
- 4 servings
- Easy
- Qatar
The glass of the morning. Evaporated milk, cardamom, a long boil. Indian by root, Qatari by habit.
Traditional Qatari recipe · Doha, Qatar
Ingredients
Method
- 1Boil water with cardamom.
- 2Add tea. Boil 3 minutes, hard.
- 3Add milk. Boil again until the colour is copper.
- 4Sugar. Strain into small glasses.
- 5Drink hot. Dates if you have them.
About this Qatari dish
What is Karak?
The glass of the morning. Evaporated milk, cardamom, a long boil. Indian by root, Qatari by habit. It is a traditional Qatari drink. Homes in Doha also call it كرك.
Is Karak from Qatar?
Yes. Karak is a Qatari / Khaleeji dish. This recipe follows the home style cooked in Doha, Qatar.
How long does Karak take?
About 15 minutes for 4 servings. Difficulty: easy.
