Attar Of Roses - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 cups fresh rose petals, and leaves gently washed
coarse salt, such as kosher or rock salt, as required

Preparation

Pat dry the rose petals and leaves between a layer of cotton towels or paper towels.
Place a layer of petals inside a clean ceramic crock or dark-coloured glass jar.
Over each layer, sprinkle a thin covering of salt.
Repeat until the crock or jar is full.
Cover the container tightly.
Place in a cool and dark place for 3-6 weeks.
The salt extracts the moisture from the petals and leaves, which should collect in the bottom of your jar.
Strain the liquid through a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth.
This is the wonderful scented attar of roses for you.
To make fresh rose water, add a drop or two of this oil to 1 cup of distilled water.
ENJOY!