Muhallabia

Muhallabia is an exquisitely creamy Lebanese dessert, prepared with milk, rice flour, sugar, and orange blossom water. When served, it is accompanied by crunchy nuts and a touch of ground nutmeg to enhance its traditional flavors. A delight for the palate.

In the preparation of Muhallabia, milk is mixed with rice flour and cooked until a thick consistency is achieved.

A hint of orange blossom water is added to enhance the flavor.

After cooling and chilling, it is served decorated with nuts and a touch of ground nutmeg.

Muhallabia

Pastry
1 hour
6 Servings

Ingredients

1 liter of Milk

50 grams of Rice flour

50 grams of Sugar

1 tablespoon of Orange blossom water

1 tablespoon of Ground nutmeg

100 grams of Pistachios

100 grams of Raisins

100 grams of Almonds

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : First, set aside a small glass of milk from the 1-liter total and dissolve 50 grams of rice flour in it.

Step 2 : Then, place the rest of the milk in a pot and bring it to a boil with a pinch of salt.

Step 3 : Once the milk reaches boiling point, remove it from the heat and add the glass with dissolved rice flour, along with the sugar, stirring carefully.

Step 4 : Next, return the pot to low heat for approximately 10 minutes or until the mixture slightly thickens.

Step 5 : Add the orange blossom water and stir again.

Step 6 : It is important to let the preparation rest and then refrigerate.

Step 7 : Once cooled, it can be served.

Step 8 : For presentation, it is recommended to add raisins, pistachios, almonds, and sprinkle a little ground nutmeg on top.

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