Mhalbiya
(Libyan Rice Pudding) Recipe

Origin: Libya      Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

500ml whole milk
5 tbsp sugar
1l water
4 tbsp rice flour
1 tsp rose water (traditionally this would be 'atr or geranium extract)
120g toasted almonds (for garnish)

Mhalbiya
(Libyan Rice Pudding) Preparation:

Method:

Combine the milk, sugar and water in a pan. Whisk to combine then slowly bring to a boil. Mow mix the rice flour to a smooth paste with a little water then whisk into the boiling milk mixture. Stirring frequently, continue to cook the mixture until it begins to thicken.

Whisk in the rose water then take off the heat. Spoon into small, shallow, serving bowls and garnish with the toasted almonds.

This dish can either be served hot, dusted with ground cinnamon or it can be chilled in the refrigerator and served cold.

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