Rose Water Rice Pudding
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: 14 servings.
This rice pudding is a popular Middle Eastern treat. Pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios add a simple yet elegant touch to this floral Lebanese specialty. —Michael & Mathil Chebat, Layla's Lebanese Restaurant, Lake Ridge, Virginia
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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2 cups uncooked long grain rice
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4 cups half-and-half cream
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1 to 2 teaspoons rose water
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Optional: Pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios
Directions
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1.
In a heavy saucepan, combine water and rice; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add cream and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 30-40 minutes. Stir in rose water. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir in additional cream to reach desired consistency. If desired, top with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 281 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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