Guest guest Posted July 31, 2001 Report Share Posted July 31, 2001 * Exported from MasterCook * Meghli (Rice Pudding) Recipe By : ArabicNews.com Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts Middle Eastern Rice Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the ArabicNews.com website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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