Cinnamon and rosewater rice pudding with pomegranate syrup recipe

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Rice pudding is a winter comfort all over the globe. In Portugal, it’s called arroz doce and, in France, it’s known as riz au lait. This version, served with pomegranate syrup and pistachios, is very much a Middle Eastern variation. The trickle of the tart and sweet syrup is the perfect match for this creamy, cinnamon-spiked rice dessert.

Serves 6
Preparation 15min
Cooking 1hr 15min
Skill level Mid

By Kate Gibbs

Ingredients

1 litre milk
250 ml (1 cup) thickened cream
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
½ tsp ground cinnamon
220 g short-grain rice
½ tsp rosewater (see Note)
dried rose petals (see Note) (optional), chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds, to serve

Pomegranate syrup

750 ml (3 cups) unsweetened pomegranate juice
55 g (¼ cup) caster sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 



To make the syrup, place all ingredients in a pan over medium heat and stir occasionally for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 40 minutes or until reduced by two-thirds. Cool in pan.

Place milk, cream, sugar, vanilla bean and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium–high heat and bring to a simmer. Gradually add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 25 minutes or until rice is al dente and pudding is thickened. Discard vanilla bean. Remove from heat.

Stir rosewater and a pinch of sea salt into rice pudding, then spoon into bowls. Serve drizzled with pomegranate syrup and scattered with dried rose petals, if using, pistachios and pomegranate seeds.

Note

• Rosewater is a musky flavouring that is made by distilling rose petals. It is available from Middle Eastern food shops and select supermarkets.
• Dried rose petals are available from specialist and Middle Eastern food shops.

Cook's notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
Instructions

Photography Chris Chen

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Chocolate Mohallabiah Recipe - How to make Chocolate Mohallabiah Recipe

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Muhallabieh is typically a Lebanese dessert but is popular all over the Middle East in various forms.
 
Cuisine: Oriental
Category: 30 Minutes or Less
Serves: 10 persons
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Cheap

Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes 
 
Ingredients

4 cups water or 1 liter

1 tin NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk or 397 g

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

6 tablespoons corn flour

1 tablespoon rose water

1 tablespoon blossom water

1 cup dark chocolate or 150 g, grated

3 tablespoons ground pistachio nuts

Preparation

Add water, NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk , cocoa powder and corn flour in a large saucepan. Bring to boil and simmer on low heat with constant stirring until it thickens.

Remove from heat, stir in the rosewater and blossom water then pour it over an individual cups and set them aside to cool into a room temperature.

Sprinkle the grated chocolate over the cooled mouhallabieh and set in the fridge until the serving time.

Source: Nestle Family

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Seared Strip Steak with Lemony Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

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Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

Put a Middle Eastern spin on tonight’s steak dinner. With fresh lemon and plenty of herbs like mint and parsley, the tabbouleh is a wonderful complement to the meat.

6 Tbs. couscous
6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 New York strip steaks (or loin steaks), each 1-inch thick (about 1-1/2-lb. total)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
3 Tbs. chopped fresh mint 
3 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from about 2 large bunches)
4 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; more if needed
Warmed pita bread, cut into wedges

Heat the oven to 400°F.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the couscous, 1 Tbs. of the olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir well, cover the pan, and let sit for 5 min. Fluff the couscous with a fork and spread on a large plate to cool.

Meanwhile, season the steaks on all sides with 1-1/2 tsp. salt and a few generous twists of pepper. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, thyme, and 1 Tbs. of the mint and rub all over the steaks.

In a large bowl, season the tomatoes with 1 tsp. salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Add the couscous, parsley, scallions, and 1 Tbs. of the mint and toss. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and 3 Tbs. of the olive oil. Add to the couscous mixture and toss well. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed.

Heat a large cast-iron pan or a large, heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is very hot (water spattered over the pan will immediately evaporate), add the remaining 2 Tbs. oil and the steaks; sear, moving them only to flip, for 2 min. on each side. Put the skillet in the oven and cook for about 5 min. for medium rare. Transfer the steaks to a carving board and let them rest for 5 min. before slicing them into thin strips. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbs. mint and serve with the tabbouleh and pieces of warmed pita bread.

Serving Suggestions

This dish calls for warmed pita bread. If you’ve got a couple of hours before dinner and you’re feeling inspired, make Homemade Pita Bread and grill in batches.

nutrition information (per serving):

Size : without pita; Calories (kcal): 610; Fat (g): 35; Fat Calories (kcal): 320; Saturated Fat (g): 8; Protein (g): 53; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 21; Carbohydrates (g): 20; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2; Sodium (mg): 380; Cholesterol (mg): 130; Fiber (g): 3;
 Photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 56 , pp. 82C
February 1, 2003  

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Zucchini Béchamel Recipe -how to make Zucchini Béchamel

Zucchini Béchamel Recipe

Cuisine: Lebanese
Category: Red Meat
Serves: 5 persons
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Cheap

Preparation time :     25 minutes
Cooking time :     45 minutes

Ingredients

10 medium zucchini or 1 kg, cut into round slices

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion or 150 g, chopped

350 g lean minced beef

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 medium tomato or 150 g, cut into round slices

for the béchamel sauce:

4 cups skimmed milk or 1 liter

1 sachet MAGGI® Béchamel Mix

¼ cup parmesan cheese or 30 g, grated 

Preparation

Boil zucchini in salty boiling water for 5-6 minutes or until zucchinis become tender. Pour in strainer, cool under water and set it aside in the strainer to be well strained.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan, sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add minced beef and cook for 4-5 minutes with constant stirring until it is cooked and brown in color. Season with spices. Remove from heat.

In a separate saucepan, mix the skimmed milk with the MAGGI® Béchamel Mix , bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.

Spoon some of the béchamel sauce into the bottom of an oven dish. Arrange half of the zucchini slices add the minced beef mixture on top then arrange the tomato slices and top with the other half of zucchini.

Pour the rest of the béchamel sauce on top of the dish and sprinkle the cheese over the béchamel sauce.

Bake in a 200°C preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until top becomes golden.

Cooking tips :     Grill tomato from both sides to add a grilled taste and to reduce the tomatoes’ water.  

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Zucchini fritters recipe

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Todays recipe can be a wonderful side dish or light meal. It is a wonderful way to use up zucchini .

The onion, parsley and spices complement the zucchini nicely.A squeeze of lemon adds just the right tang.

You can serve this with mint yogurt or marinara sauce.. it is yummy both ways.

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