mehallabiyya
🇪🇬 A dish from Egypt
Muhallebi, also known as muhalabiyya, is a Persian milk pudding commonly made with rice, sugar, and milk, thickened with either rice flour, starch or semolina. It is popular as a dessert in West Asia.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | milk, sugar, rice flour or starch, semolina, sometimes rosewater |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | simmered and thickened, then chilled |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, creamy, delicately fragrant |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | served cold as a dessert |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does mehallabiyya come from?
mehallabiyya is a dish that originated in Egypt.
What is mehallabiyya?
Muhallebi, also known as muhalabiyya, is a Persian milk pudding commonly made with rice, sugar, and milk, thickened with either rice flour, starch or semolina. It is popular as a dessert in West Asia.