Citrus Cardamom Rice Pudding (Roz bi Laban)
Prep Time
5minutes
Cook Time
1hour
Prep Time
5minutes
Cook Time
1hour
Ingredients
  • 1cup arborio riceor short grain Egyptian rice
  • 2cups water
  • 3cups warm skim milkpop in microwave for 1 minute
  • 1 1/2cups organic sugar
  • 1/2tsp cardamom extract
  • 1/2tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2tsp rose-water or orange blossom water(optional)
Instructions
  1. In a pot, add 2 cups of water and the 1 cup of rice on high heat. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
  3. When the water has all been absorbed into the rice (approx. 15 minutes), add the contents of the mixing bowl. Let the mixture come to a slow simmer over low heat. Cover. You do not want it to boil, otherwise it will boil over and make a mess. (Trust me, this is no fun to clean up…)
  4. Stir frequently – maybe every 10 minutes or so. After 30 minutes, you will notice that the mixture has thickened. It will continue to thicken as it is cools. If you like your rice pudding thicker, then let it simmer a little longer before removing and placing into serving bowls. Also, if you want it a bit more creamy, adding more milk is the fix. Give it a taste test to make sure the rice has cooked, and has no bite to it.
  5. Ladle into small bowls. Top with nuts, coconut, or nothing at all. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!