Lebanese Rice Pudding (Riz bi Haleeb)
Creamy rice pudding is flavored with Orange Blossom Water and Rose Water for this dreamy Lebanese dessert known as Riz bi Haleeb.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ cup Short Grain Rice ((Jasmine Rice))
- 1 cup Water
- 5 cups Milk ((Whole, Low Fat, or Plant-Based))
- ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
- 3 tb. Cornstarch
- 2 tb. Rose Water
- 2 tb. Orange Blossom Water
Instructions
- 1
In a medium sized pot, cook the unwashed rice with one cup of water over medium-low heat until all the water is gone. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add the milk (reserve ¼ cup on the side) and sugar to the pot and mix well. Keep cooking over medium-low for an additional 15 minutes until the rice has cooked through and softened. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking.
- 3
Add the cornstarch to the ¼ cup of milk reserved on the side and mix to combine. Add in the cornstarch slurry and keep stirring until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
- 4
Add the rose water and orange blossom water and mix well to combine. Transfer to five small bowls. Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- 5
Eat as is, or add your favorite toppings like crushed pistachios or shredded coconut.