Muhallabia, Lebanese Almond Cream Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup ground almonds
1 tablespoon rose water
pistachios (optional, to garnish) or almonds (optional, to garnish)

Preparation

Blend ground rice in a 1/4 cup of milk.
Bring remainder of milk to a boil and blend in the ground rice mixture, salt & sugar.
Stir constantly until the mixture bubbles gently (medium high heat).
Simmer for 5 minutes, stir frequently lower heat if necessary so the mixture cooks slowly Add ground almonds and blend until smooth.
Add rose water.
Remove from heat and stir occasionally until the mixture cools slightly.
Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with nuts (optional).