Muhallebi

Muhallebi

Mahalabia.JPG Muhallebi, sprinkled with chopped pistachios, Lebanese style
Origin
Place of origin	Turkey
Region or state	Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, Morocco, Israel
Details
Course served	Dessert
Serving temperature	Cold
Main ingredient(s)	Rice flour, milk or almond milk, sugar

Muhallebi also known as Muhallabia, Mallabi', Mahallebi or Mahallepi (in Turkish, meaning custard, Greek: Μαχαλλεπί (Mahallepi)) is a creamy pudding, similar to blancmange, in the cuisines of Cyprus, Northern Cyprus, and Turkey.

It is served in many versions, e.g. with chopped pistachios sprinkled on top (Lebanese style), date syrup topped with pistachios and walnuts (Israeli style), or with water in place of milk (Turkish: Su muhallebisi, Greek: Μαχαλλεπί του νερού (mahallepi tou nerou)). Flavorings such as vanilla, orange water, and rose water may be added to the pudding.

In Israel, Malabi (Hebrew word for Muhallebi) is made of almond milk instead of cow milk because of kashrut observation. It is called 'Malabi Shekedim'.

Some versions of Muhallebi

Moroccan Muhallabia with orange flavoring

Turkish Muhallebi served with nuts and cinnamon

Chocolate Muhallebi as served in Turkey

External links

• http://www.fashionedible.com/2013/10/middle-eastern-pudding-orange-blossom.html
• http://www.eatliverun.com/muhallabia-pudding/
• http://www.nestle-family.com/recipes/english/by-course-or-type-desserts-arabic-desserts_Mohallabiah_10442.aspx
• http://www.cookingwithalia.com/desserts/muhallabia-milk-pudding.html