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India Condiment

Rose Water

一滴でムガル宮廷へタイムスリップ!スイーツとビリヤニの魔法の水

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Description

Water like perfume made by distilling rose petals. Instantly cloaks Indian sweets (Mithai) and Biryani in a noble, exotic aroma.

Classification: For Everyone,Flavoring,Sweet Aroma

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Rose petals
  • Water

Instructions

  1. When making sweets like Rasgulla or Gulab Jamun, add a few drops to
  2. tsp to the boiled sugar syrup after turning off heat to transfer aroma.
  3. When cooking Biryani, sprinkle briefly over the top rice layer with saffron liquid, cover pot to trap aroma.
  4. Mix a few drops directly into drinks (Lassi, Falooda) for floral flavor.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

None

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

(Irreplaceable due to unique floral aroma)

Pairing

Gulab Jamun, Biryani, Falooda

Trivia

[Hardcore] A noble flavoring loved since the Mughal Empire. The true identity of 'that exotic aroma' wafting the moment you open a Biryani pot in an Indian restaurant is largely due to this rose water (or Kewra water), not just spices.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Usage] At Indian weddings, as a 'proof of welcome' when receiving guests, sprinkle a little rose water from a special silver bottle onto their hands/faces!

Allergen

None

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