Mahalabia – Rice Pudding with Orange Blossom Water

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Dissolve the cornstarch ¼ cup of the cold the milk, until no lumps remain.

   💡The starch is dissolved in cold liquid and added to the hot milk slowly, while whisking: dry starch in hot milk sets into lumps.
2. 2
   In a pot, heat the rest of the milk with the sugar, until just before boiling.

   StovePot
3. 3
   Pour in the cornstarch mixture in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Turn down to low and simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring, until the mixture is thick and smooth.

   ⚙ SimmeringStove

   💡A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and add the rose water and orange blossom water.
5. 5
   Pour into glasses, cover and chill at least 2 hours, until the malabi sets.

   Refrigerator
6. 6
   Sprinkle the pistachios and cinnamon on top.