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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.

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Instructions

  1. Dissolve the cornstarch in 100 ml of cold milk until you get a smooth cream.
  2. Crush the mastic with the sugar in a mortar, then set aside.
  3. Heat the rest of the milk with the sugar and butter over medium heat, without letting it boil.
  4. Pour in the cornstarch cream in a thin stream while whisking, then stir constantly for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Off the heat, add the crushed mastic, orange blossom water and rose water, then mix well.
  6. Pour into dishes or a dampened mold and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. 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.