
Desserts
Masghati (mastic pudding)
A Persian pudding scented with mastic resin, orange blossom water and rose, thickened with cornstarch and topped with pistachios. Firm and slightly elastic, it is eaten chilled as a dessert or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Décor
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Dissolve the cornstarch in 100 ml of cold milk until you get a smooth cream.
- Crush the mastic with the sugar in a mortar, then set aside.
- Heat the rest of the milk with the sugar and butter over medium heat, without letting it boil.
- Pour in the cornstarch cream in a thin stream while whisking, then stir constantly for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
- Off the heat, add the crushed mastic, orange blossom water and rose water, then mix well.
- Pour into dishes or a dampened mold and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and cinnamon before serving well chilled.
Variations and tips
Cardamom version. Add a pinch of ground cardamom with the sugar for a warmer flavor.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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