Muhallabia, Lebanese Almond Cream Pudding

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup ground almonds
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• pistachios (optional, to garnish) or almonds (optional, to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 blend ground rice in a 1/4 cup of milk.
• 2 bring remainder of milk to a boil and blend in the ground rice mixture, salt & sugar.
• 3 stir constantly until the mixture bubbles gently (medium high heat).
• 4 simmer for 5 minutes, stir frequently lower heat if necessary so the mixture cooks slowly add ground almonds and blend until smooth.
• 5 add rose water.
• 6 remove from heat and stir occasionally until the mixture cools slightly.
• 7 pour into a serving bowl and garnish with nuts (optional).