Best Sekanjabin Recipes

STRAWBERRY, GINGER AND MINT SEKANJABIN

Steps:

• Bring the sugar and water to a boil over high heat. Boil until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the strawberries, mint, ginger, lemon peels, and lemon juice. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the white balsamic vinegar.
• Allow the syrup to stand overnight at room temperature, then strain out the fruits with a fine sieve. Store at room temperature in a sterile container.
• To use, stir 1 part syrup into 4 to 6 parts water; serve cold with ice if desired.

SEKANJABIN (IRANIAN MINT VINEGAR SYRUP)

Steps:

• Stir honey and water together in a pot; bring to a boil and stir constantly until honey dissolves. Add vinegar, reduce heat to low, and simmer until syrup flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Submerge mint in hot syrup and cool to room temperature. Remove and discard mint. Chill in the refrigerator.

GINGER SEKANJABIN

Steps:

• Boil the sugar and water together in a large saucepan over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the vinegar and minced ginger.
• Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then strain out the minced ginger with a fine sieve. Store at room temperature in a sterile container.
• To use, stir 1 part syrup into 4 to 5 parts water; serve cold with ice if desired.

SEKANJABIN

Steps:

• Dissolve 4 cups sugar in 2 1/2 cups of water; when it comes to a boil add 1 cup wine vinegar. Simmer 1/2 hour. Add a handful of mint, remove from fire, let cool. Dilute the resulting syrup to taste with ice water (5 to 10 parts water to 1 part syrup). The syrup stores without refrigeration.

SHARBAT-E SEKANJABIN (MINT AND CUCUMBER COOLER)

Steps:

• 1. TO MAKE THE SUGAR SYRUP Add water and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir until thickened and just about ready to boil.
• 2. Add the vinegar, and continue to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup starts to boil again.
• 3. Reduce heat to low. Add the mint and let mixture simmer for 10 minutes or until it thickens to a syrup and feels sticky. Let cool completely.
• 4. FOR EACH MINT-CUCUMBER COOLER: Place 2 Tablespoons of the minty sugar syrup into a tall glass. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/4 cup ice cubes to the glass. Stir in 3 Tbsp grated cucumber until well blended. Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately, chilled.

THYME SEKANJABIN SHERBET

Steps:

• Put thyme in a bowl and top with boiling water; steep for at least 30 minutes. Strain into a glass and mix sekanjabin syrup into thyme-infused water. Add ice.