Rosewater Rice Pudding
A creamy Middle Eastern-style rice pudding scented with rose water and finished with chopped pistachios.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cool running water, then drain well.
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Step 2
Put the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until most of the water is absorbed.
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Step 3
Add the milk and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy.
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Step 4
Stir in the sugar and continue cooking over low heat until dissolved and the pudding lightly coats the spoon.
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Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rose water.
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Step 6
Divide the pudding among serving bowls and let it cool for 20 minutes.
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Step 7
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, then sprinkle with the chopped pistachios before serving.