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Riz bi Haleeb

Lebanon

Riz bi haleeb is a beloved Lebanese dessert served at celebrations, its floral waters reflecting the region's love of fragrant flavourings.

A silky Lebanese rice pudding infused with rosewater and orange blossom, chilled and topped with crushed pistachios — a delicate, fragrant dessert.

Authentic Lebanon Riz bi Haleeb recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
370 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

150gshort-grain rice
1Lmilk
100gsugar
1 tbsprosewater
1 tbsporange blossom water
30gpistachios, crushed

Method

1

Simmer rice in milk over low heat, stirring often, for about 35 minutes until soft and the mixture thickens.

2

Stir in sugar in the final 10 minutes.

3

Remove from heat and stir in rosewater and orange blossom water.

4

Chill before serving, topped with crushed pistachios.

Chef's Tip

Stir frequently throughout cooking — rice pudding scorches easily on the bottom of the pan if left unattended.

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