Shir Choy
Ширчой
A creamy salted milk tea central to Bukharan hospitality. It may be made with green or black tea and is sometimes enriched with butter or nuts, producing a warming, nourishing drink.
Ingredients
- •2 tsp green or black tea leaves
- •3 cups water
- •2 cups whole milk
- •1/2 tsp kosher salt
- •1 tbsp unsalted butter, optional
- •2 tbsp chopped nuts, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Add the tea leaves and boil briefly until the infusion becomes strong and dark.
- 3
Pour in the milk and add the salt.
- 4
Reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the tea takes on a creamy color and unified flavor.
- 5
If using butter, stir it in until melted.
- 6
Strain the tea into cups or bowls to remove the leaves.
- 7
Top with chopped nuts if desired.
- 8
Serve hot as a comforting drink and gesture of hospitality.
Kosher notes
A dairy preparation because of the milk and optional butter. Serve apart from meat meals in accordance with kashrut.
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