what is the sudanese sharbot:
Sharbot is a Sudanese drink known since ancient times, and it is said that it came from northern Sudan, where it was drunk by the ancient Nubia in the areas around the Nile for thousands of years, and then it became popular in the rest of the country. It is considered one of the well-established customs of the majority. One of the Sudanese drinks whose name and drink was associated with the Feast of the Sacrifice, and the original was drinking dates, but the new generations added a lot and varied in it, and there were several types of it. This drink is made from the fruits of dates, so that some spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and fenugreek are added to it. The mixture is left for a period of time not exceeding one day, after it has been placed in the stove until the dates are completely cooked. Ingredients: 2 kg (4 1/2 lbs) dates 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground galangal 4 liters (1 gallon) water Process: Wash the dates well. Boil them in water for about 20 minutes. Let the dates cool, then strain the mixture through a breathable cotton cloth, so you have only liquid left. Then add the spices, which should be only coarsely ground, not too fine. Let sit out at room temperature for 24 hours. Enjoy!
