Rouz bel laban/haleeb (Egyptian rice pudding)

35m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 1 cup of washed short or medium grain rice and 3 cups of water in a pot.
  2. 2Stir and cook until the rice is soft.
  3. 3Add 1 cup of sugar.
  4. 4Add 2 litres of milk and stir over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
  5. 5In a bowl combine 4 tablespoons of cornflour with some milk.
  6. 6Add the cornflour mixture to the rice and milk mixture.
  7. 7Stir continuously until thickened (approx 20 mins).
  8. 8Add vanilla and 1 cup of thickened cream.
  9. 9Serve in bowls, top with cinnamon and pistachios.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup washed short or medium grain rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 litres milk
  • 4 tablespoons cornflour
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup thickened cream
  • 0 cinnamon
  • 0 pistachios

Equipment

potwooden spoonbowl