Rice recipes from Lebanon

Rice Recipies from Lebanon

Rice Pudding - Meghli

This is a festive dish which is served on special occasions in Lebanon. It is similar to a dish from my homeland, India, called `Phirni'. Phirni has cardamon and rose water added to it. Serve after a meal .

This recipe is easy to make but can take time and requires attention.

Ingredients - Serves 8 to 10

1 cup ground rice
5 cups cold water
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon powdered aniseed
1/2 teaspoon powdered fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon powdered caraway seed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Shredded coconut or slivered almonds for garnish

Preparation

Mix one cup of the cold water and the ground rice into a smooth paste. Stir in the sugar and all ingredients except the garnish
In a heavy saucepan bring the remaining 5 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the rice mixture gradually, stir vigorously. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to boil again.
Reduce heat to very low and simmer. Stir occasionally about 1 hour or until done.
Transfer to individual dessert bowls and refrigerate. Serve chilled. Decorate with coconut or slivered almonds if desired.

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