Ground Rice Pudding Mehallabia Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Egyptian Ground Rice Pudding Mehallabia! This recipe, inspired by the "Best of International Cooking," features a delicate caramel crust stirred into the pudding for an unforgettable flavor. Soak raisins in hot water, then blend rice to a smooth consistency. The pudding simmers on the stovetop before baking to perfection. Top it with rosewater or cinnamon and serve warm or chilled – a truly captivating dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 555.1 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ground Rice Pudding Mehallabia

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How to Make Ground Rice Pudding Mehallabia

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, soak 1/2 cup raisins in hot water for at least 15 minutes.
  3. In a blender, process 1 cup of ground rice for 5 minutes on high speed until completely smooth.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup ground rice (blended), and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until well combined.
  5. Gradually whisk in 4 cups of whole milk, stirring constantly over medium heat.
  6. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens slightly.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
  8. Drain and dry the soaked raisins.
  9. Stir in the drained raisins, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup chopped pistachios into the pudding.
  10. Pour the pudding into the prepared baking dish.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms on top.
  12. Remove from the oven and gently stir the crust into the pudding.
  13. Let the pudding cool slightly before serving.
  14. Sprinkle generously with rosewater or ground cinnamon.
  15. Serve warm with half and half, or refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

180g

Fat

25g

Carbs

35g