Creamy Rice Pudding with Mastic
A classic Middle Eastern milk-and-rice dessert, gently thickened and perfumed with mastic and rose water.
25 Aug 2023
How to Prepare
1
Rinse the rice, then cook it in a little water until almost tender.
2
Add the milk and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often.
3
Stir in the sugar, ground mastic and vanilla.
4
Dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold milk and stir it in; cook until thickened.
5
Add the qishta and rose water and stir to combine.
6
Pour into bowls and chill before serving.
✦ Chef Noor's Tip
Stir constantly once the milk is in to keep the pudding silky and stop it catching on the base of the pot.