Meghli
Description
Meghli is a classic Lebanese spiced rice pudding traditionally made to celebrate the birth of a newborn baby. Fragrant with warm spices like cinnamon and caraway, this traditional Lebanese dessert is naturally gluten-free and thickened with rice flour. It features a silky, sweet, and smooth texture beautifully contrasted by a satisfying crunch of assorted nuts and shredded coconut.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 cups sugar you can reduce the amount if you don't have a sweet tooth
- 2 tablespoons caraway powder
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
- 9 cups water
Garnish
- 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- ½ cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup raw shelled pistachios
- ½ cup black or golden raisins
Instructions
- Place the blanched almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts in separate small bowls, cover with water, and refrigerate.
- Roughly chop the raw, shelled pistachios, then cover and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine the rice flour, sugar, caraway powder, and cinnamon powder. Mix well, then pour in the water. Place the pot over medium-high heat, whisking constantly.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing the pudding to thicken considerably.
- Spoon into individual ramekins, allow to cool to room temperature, cover each ramekin with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve: Sprinkle some desiccated coconut over each ramekin, generously garnish with the drained nuts and raisins, and enjoy!
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