Irresistible Lebanese Rice Pudding Recipe - Homemade Riz Bil Haleeb | Accidental Adult

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity and is a natural sweetener.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: water + food-safe rose essence

Vanilla extract is more commonly available and adds sweetness.

Rinse 1/4 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Add the rinsed rice to a pot and pour in the remaining milk (1/2 cup).

Add 1/2 cup of sugar and whisk to combine.

Bring the milk to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the rice is soft and mushy.

Dilute 1/3 cup of corn starch in the reserved milk and mix until dissolved.

Pour the corn starch slurry into the pot and whisk continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of orange blossom water and whisk to combine.

Scoop the pudding into serving bowls, mixing well to ensure even distribution of rice.

Let the pudding set for 5 to 6 hours, ideally overnight.

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