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Riz bi Haleeb | Vegan Rice Pudding with Orange Blossom

Zena Hassoun
A vegan rice pudding reminiscent of the classing Middle Eastern Riz bi Haleeb, a light and creamy orange blossom rice pudding topped with pistachio.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup medium grain rice
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 2 14 oz. cans light coconut milk
  • 1 cup non dairy milk from a carton, such as almond or soy milk
  • 3 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 6 tablespoon sugar
  • crushed pistachio for topping

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain the rice. Place the rice and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until the rice is cooked- about 5 to 10 minutes. This will be when most of the water has been absorbed, but the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add coconut milk and sugar to the rice and return to a boil. Lower heat and simmer on low for 30-35 mins, until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, mix the 1 cup non dairy milk, orange blossom water, and corn starch in a small bowl.
  • Once the pudding has thickened, add the orange blossom milk mixture to it. Stir through until combined and cook for 10-12 minutes on medium low heat. You want the pudding to be a relatively uniform texture, but not to the point where all the liquid has been absorbed. The liquid should still drip, slowly, from the back of a spoon.
  • After no more than 12 minutes, remove pudding from heat. Divide between 5-6 serving bowls and cool in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Top with crushed pistachio and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 141mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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