Moufataka
The best way to describe this Lebanese dessert is as a rice pudding. Reportedly created in Beirut, Lebanon in 1880, this traditional pudding is flavored with turmeric, pine nuts, and tahini (sesame paste).
Serves: 2
Total Time:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup arborio rice#AD
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup tahini
- 2 cups sugar
- Pine nuts
Directions:
- Place rice and water in saucepan.
- Add turmeric.
- Bring to boil, then turn down to low simmer and cook until rice is done, about 20 minutes.*
- Add tahini and sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Move to serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts.
- Serve once dessert cools to room temperature.
* You can also place the rice in water, add turmeric, and soak overnight for more flavor, then follow the rest of the directions as written.
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