Silky Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Name: Silky Egyptian Roz Bel Laban with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Nutmeg

Creamy Rice Pudding with a Middle Eastern Twist

Indulge in the creamy richness of Roz Bel Laban, a classic Egyptian dessert, enhanced with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg.

1 h 10 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Rice Pudding

1 cup short-grain rice

rinsed

4 cups whole milk

1 cup water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Flavoring

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

2 tablespoons raisins

For the Topping

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutmeg

freshly grated

Preparation

Cooking the Rice

Combine Rice and Water

Combine the rice and water in a large saucepan.

Bring to a Boil

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and Simmer

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Preparing the Pudding Mixture

Add Milk and Sweeteners

Add milk, sugar, and salt to the cooked rice.

Cook Until Thick

Stir continuously and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

Avoid boiling the milk too rapidly to prevent scorching. Pro Tip: Stir frequently to ensure an ultra-smooth texture.

Stir in Flavorings

Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Cooking Process

Simmering Process

After adding milk, cook gently, stirring consistently until creamy.

Flavor Infusion

Once the pudding starts thickening, introduce the spices to meld the flavors.

Final Touches

Stir in the raisins right after removing from heat for plumpness.

Timing

Cooking Rice: 15 min; Thickening Pudding: 20 min.

Heat Guide

Simmering Rice: Low; Cooking Pudding: Medium.

Plating & Serving