Ground-Rice Pudding (Mehallabia)

1. 1

   In a small bowl, soak raisins in hot water. In a blender, process rice 5 minutes on high.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, ground rice and cornstarch. Stirring constantly over medium heat, gradually add milk; continue stirring until slightly thickened. Simmer 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Butter a 9-inch baking dish; set aside.

4. 4

   Drain and dry raisins. Stir soaked raisins, vanilla, and pistachios into pudding. Pour into buttered dish.

5. 5

   Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a brown crust forms. Stir crust into pudding; set aside to cool.

6. 6

   Sprinkle pudding with rose water or ground cinnamon. Serve warm with half and half or, refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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