Sekanjabin
Transport your taste buds to the rich culinary traditions of Persia with Sekanjabin, a refreshing and versatile sweet-and-sour syrup infused with fresh mint. This ancient Iranian drink, made with just a handful of ingredients—sugar, water, vinegar, and aromatic mint—offers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Whether sipped ice-cold with water or paired with crisp cucumber slices or lettuce for a unique dipping experience, Sekanjabin is a delightful companion for warm weather and summer gatherings. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is not only a historic treasure but also an elegant thirst-quencher that can be customized to suit your taste. Aromatic, cooling, and naturally flavorful, it's a must-try for fans of traditional Persian recipes or anyone seeking a healthier alternative to modern sugary drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup White vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 10 sprigs Fresh mint leaves
- 1 Optional: Cucumber slices or lettuce (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Place the pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a clear syrup.
Add the vinegar to the sugar syrup and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the syrup to thicken slightly.
While the mixture is simmering, rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Add the sprigs of mint to the simmering syrup. Allow the syrup to continue cooking for 5 minutes, so the mint releases its aroma into the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool completely with the mint sprigs still in it. This will let the flavors deepen further.
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the mint leaves. Transfer the syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle for storage.
To serve, mix 2-3 tablespoons of the sekanjabin syrup with a glass of cold water. Adjust to taste for sweetness and tanginess. Optionally, garnish with cucumber slices or serve with crisp lettuce for dipping.
Store any leftover syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 403.3 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 401.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
