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Mhalbiya (or Mhalbi)

Mhalbiya is a deliciously creamy Tunisian rice pudding dessert prepared white rice and flavored with geranium water and vanilla, and topped with crushed pistachios and dates.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tunisian , North African

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup broken rice (or round rice)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup geranium water
  • 1¼ cup water
  • 2 cups milk (very hot)
For the decor
  • dates (and/or roasted pistachios)
Equipment
  • ramekins

Instructions

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  1. In a large, non-stick saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the sugar, vanilla and geranium water and mix well.
  3. When the sugar has dissolved, add the rice and mix well.
  4. Cook covered over a very low heat for 20 minutes.
  5. Halfway through cooking, add the very hot milk in small amounts and stir constantly.
  6. If necessary, do not hesitate to add more very hot milk to obtain a thick white porridge.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mhalbiya to ramekins or glass cups.
  8. Decorate with dates and/or pistachios.
  9. Serve hot or cold.