🇪🇬 Egypt · Dessert
Roz Bel Laban
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇪🇬 EGEgyptian rice pudding, a smooth and creamy classic beloved by all ages. It is characterized by its perfect balance of tender rice and sweet, silky milk, often garnished with nuts or dried fruits.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Rinse 100g rice thoroughly and boil in 250ml water until soft and the water is absorbed.
- 2
Add 1 liter milk and 100g sugar to the pot, stirring gently over medium heat.
- 3
Continue cooking for 15 minutes, allowing the rice to release its starch into the milk.
- 4
Whisk 30g cornstarch with a splash of cold milk until smooth, then stir into the pot.
- 5
Add 100ml heavy cream and 10g vanilla sugar, cooking for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- 6
Ladle the pudding into serving bowls while still hot.
- 7
Sprinkle 50g raisins over the top of each bowl.
- 8
Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it sometimes grainy?+
You need to boil the rice in water until very tender before adding the milk to ensure a creamy result.
Can I substitute the heavy cream?+
You can omit it for a lighter version, but cream provides the signature luxurious mouthfeel.
Is it best served cold?+
It is traditionally served chilled, which helps the flavors settle and the consistency firm up.
What type of rice is best?+
Short-grain Egyptian rice is ideal as it releases the most starch, thickening the pudding naturally.
