Meghli (Rice Pudding)

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Meghli (Rice Pudding)

 

Recipe By : ArabicNews.com

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Desserts Middle Eastern

Rice

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup ground rice

5 cups cold water

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon powdered anise seed

1/2 teaspoon powdered fennel seed

1/2 teaspoon powdered caraway seed

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

shredded coconut, for garnish -- optional

slivered almonds, for garnish -- optional

 

Mix one cup of the cold water and the ground rice into a smooth paste. Stir in

the sugar and next 4 ingredients.

 

In a heavy saucepan bring the remaining 5 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the

rice mixture gradually, stir vigorously. Stir constantly until the mixture

comes to boil again. Reduce heat and simmer. Stir occasionally about 1 hour or

until done . You will know it is done when it coats the outside of a spoon.

 

Transfer to individual dessert bowls and refrigerate. Serve chilled. Decorate

with coconut or slivered almonds, if desired.

 

*AUTHOR'S NOTES*

This is a Lebanese dish. Meghli is served on special occasions, such as a birth

of a child.

 

Some like to double the amount of sugar in this recipe, such as me!

 

 

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NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the ArabicNews.com

website.