Mghli

Spiced rice pudding served to celebrate a new baby.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1½ cups Sugar
• 2 tbsp Caraway seeds
• 1 tbsp Anise seeds
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 8 cups Water
• ½ cup Walnuts
• ½ cup Almonds
• ½ cup Pistachios
• ¼ cup Shredded coconut

Method

1. Make a slurry — Whisk the rice flour into cold water until completely smooth.
2. Add the spices — Stir in the ground caraway, anise, cinnamon and sugar.
3. Cook slowly — Simmer 45 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and dark.
4. Pour — Divide into small bowls and cool completely so it sets.
5. Soak the nuts — Soak the nuts in water overnight so they soften.
6. Mghli is ready — Top generously with the soaked nuts and coconut and serve chilled.

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