Lebanese Rice Pudding (Riz Bi Haleeb)
This Lebanese rice pudding or riz bi haleeb is a delicious, floral version of rice pudding. This traditional recipe was handed down to me by mom, and it truly is the best I have ever had!
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 333
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup medium grain rice
- ¼ cup water
- 4 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon mastic, ground
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- Crushed pistachios, for garnish
- Dried rose petals, optional, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the rice once, then transfer to a large sauce pan. Add the water, milk, and heavy cream to the rice and stir. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue stirring every few minutes until the rice is cooked and can be mashed with a spoon or between your fingers, about 15 minutes.
- Add the sugar and stir. Continue cooking, stirring frequently to avoid sticking, until the mixture has thickened, about 20 to 25 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the ground mastic, rose water, and orange blossom water. Stir until fully combined. (If using whole mastic, grind with a pinch of salt into a fine powder before using.)
- While the rice pudding is still warm, transfer to 4 to 6 individual bowls or ramekins and let them cool to room temperature, then cover them and transfer them to the refrigerator until fully set and chilled.
- Before serving, garnish them with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals if desired.
NOTES
Sourcing: Mastic, rose water, and orange blossom water are popular and essential Lebanese pantry items, so they are easily found at Middle Eastern markets and sometimes in specialty aisles at some grocery stores. They can also easily be ordered online using the links above.
Storage: Store the Lebanese rice pudding covered in the fridge for up to one week.
NUTRITION
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.
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