Description
Mhalbi Constantinois is a smooth, creamy Algerian rice dessert scented with orange blossom water. It’s easy to make, served cold, and finished with cinnamon or nuts. A traditional treat for Ramadan and special occasions, always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 L milk
- 120 g rice (finely ground into powder)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (slightly heaped)
- 3 tbsp orange blossom water
- 5 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
- Cinnamon, for decoration
Instructions
- Take half a glass of milk (from the 1 litre) and dissolve the cornstarch in it.
- Mix the sugar and rice powder with the remaining milk.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- When it starts bubbling, add the dissolved cornstarch and the orange blossom water.
- Keep stirring until thickened (not too thick).
- Pour into ramekins or dessert bowls.
- Decorate with cinnamon and let it cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal