Attar Of Roses
Source of Recipe
recipezaar
List of Ingredients
2-3 cups fresh rose petals, and leaves gently washed
coarse salt, such as kosher or rock salt, as required
Recipe
1. Pat dry the rose petals and leaves between a layer of cotton towels or paper towels.
2. Place a layer of petals inside a clean ceramic crock or dark-coloured glass jar.
3. Over each layer, sprinkle a thin covering of salt.
4. Repeat until the crock or jar is full.
5. Cover the container tightly.
6. Place in a cool and dark place for 3-6 weeks.
7. The salt extracts the moisture from the petals and leaves, which should collect in the bottom of your jar.
8. Strain the liquid through a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth.
9. This is the wonderful scented attar of roses for you.
10. To make fresh rose water, add a drop or two of this oil to 1 cup of distilled water.
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