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Lebanese Rice Pudding

Lebanese Rice Pudding {Riz Bi Haleeb} with rose water, and pistachios! This Middle Eastern rice pudding is easy, homemade, and full of creamy goodness!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Lebanese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup short grain rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 9 cups whole milk divided
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons rose water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • pistachios chopped, for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, cook the unwashed rice with the water until the water is absorbed, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the milk (reserve ½ cup for the cornstarch slurry) along with the sugar to the pot of rice. Bring milk and rice to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir the mixture frequently, until the rice is fully cooked, and the milk begins to thicken, about 15 minutes.
  3. Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining ½ cup of milk and transfer to the pot. Add the rose water and vanilla extract and stir frequently until mixture thickens, about 15 more minutes.
  4. Transfer the mixture into 5-10 bowls, and allow to cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  5. Add the chopped pistachios or other toppings, and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 142mg (6%) Potassium 575mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 593IU (12%) Calcium 453mg (45%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Potassium 575mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 593IU 12%
Calcium 453mg 45%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.