طريقة عمل السحلب

What is an orchid? When it is said sahlab, it comes to mind the popular hot drink that spreads abundantly in the winter season. Orchid (Orchidaceae) grows at the beginning of the summer season and spreads in the forested mountainous areas, and is distinguished by its beautiful flowers, some of which are odorless, while others have a sweet smell that is more powerful in the evening, and its flowers may vary in color from white to different shades of violet color.[1] [2] Extraction and manufacture of orchids The part from which the orchid used for food and medicine is made is the root and tubers of the wild orchid plant. Each orchid plant contains two tubers: one main, and a smaller sub-tuber. or branched; where the roots and tubers are washed well with water, then immersed in boiling milk or water for a short period of time; For several reasons, including; Removing the bitter taste from them, reducing the loss of water-soluble nutrients from them, as well as stopping the action of enzymes in them, and then leaving the tubers and roots to dry alone, or in the oven to speed up the process, and stored whole or ground.[1]