Meghli Lebanese spiced rice pudding
A silky, warmly spiced pudding of rice flour, caraway and cinnamon, topped with nuts and coconut.
- Time40 min, plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the rice flour, sugar and spices with 300 ml of the cold water in a large pan until no lumps remain.
- 2
Add the remaining water and bring to the boil over a medium heat, whisking all the time.
- 3
Lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and glossy like custard.
25 min - 4
Pour into 6 small bowls and leave to cool, then chill for 3 hours until set.
180 min - 5
Top with the almonds, pistachios and coconut before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.