Egyptian Sweet Rice Pudding (Roz Bil Laban)

Egyptian sweet rice pudding, also known as roz bil laban, is a delightful and creamy dessert in Egyptian cuisine.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 4 cups milk
• ½ cup white granulated sugar (adjust according to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Ground cinnamon for garnish
• Chopped nuts (such as almonds or pistachios) for garnish
• Raisins for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
2. In a saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon stick.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the rice mixture simmer for about 30–40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency. Stir regularly during this process.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
6. Divide the pudding into serving bowls or dessert cups.
7. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each serving for added flavor and visual appeal. Garnish with chopped nuts and raisins as desired.
8. Serve warm or chilled, according to your preference.

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Adapted from “Egyptian Sweet Rice Pudding (Roz Bil Laban)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.