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Rice Pudding with Rosewater

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Rice pudding is one of my favorite desserts. I never thought to use rose water as an ingredient until I tasted it in a Middle Eastern restaurant in Seattle. It makes a big difference in the taste!

Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of uncooked rice
  • 3 cups whole milk, plus 3 tablespoons
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup granulated suagar
  • 2 tablespoons rosewater
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, combine rice and water and cook until tender (about 20 minutes). Add milk and sugar, turn the heat down to low and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Simmer until creamy, approx. 45 minutes. Add remaining three tablespoons of milk and cornstarch to rice and stir thoroughly. Add rosewater and bring to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken and transfer to serving bowls. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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