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Ruz bil halib (cardamom rice pudding)

A creamy, gently sweet rice pudding scented with cardamom and rose water, often topped with cinnamon and crushed pistachios. It is the comforting family dessert par excellence.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

313 kcal per serving

Protein
10.3 g
Carbohydrates
48.4 g
Fat
8.7 g
of which saturated fat
5.6 g
Fiber
0.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer with the rice, cardamom and salt.
  3. Cook over low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring regularly, until the rice is very tender and the milk has thickened.
  4. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  5. Remove the cardamom, then stir in the rose water off the heat.
  6. Pour into serving cups and let cool slightly or completely.
  7. Sprinkle with cinnamon and pistachios before serving.

Variations and tips

Version without rose water. Replace it with a spoonful of vanilla extract.

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Original Ecomely recipe.