Lebanese rice pudding (Riz bi Haleeb) is a creamy and sweet comfort dish that's extremely popular in the Middle East! You'll need just a few basic ingredients and rose water to turn this rice pudding into a Mediterranean palette!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword breakfast, lebanese dessert, milk, pudding, rice, rose water
Simmer the rice and water in a medium pot until the water is completely absorbed.
Stir in the milk and continue to gradually bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and allow the milk to thicken. Stay close to the pot and stir to avoid sticking. Typically takes 15-20 minutes for the milk to thicken.
Remove from heat, and mix in the sugar, rose water, vanilla, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Allow to cool before enjoying. Enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
Optional toppings: fresh strawberries and crushed pistachios go well with this rosewater rice pudding! Sugar: I like this pudding to be an option for breakfast as well as dessert, so if it's not as sweet as you'd like, add more sugar to taste.Storage: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.