Rice Pudding Kunafa

Soak the rice in water for 1 to 2 hours. Then, rinse well and set aside.

In a non-stick pot, pour the milk, add the Nestlé® Sweetened Condensed milk, mix and bring to a soft boil.

Add the rice and the water, and cook on medium heat, bringing the mixture slowly to a boil once again, while stirring constantly.

Cook the rice for about 30 to 40 minutes until it absorbs most of the liquids.

Add the rose water and ground mastic and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

Taste-test the rice to make sure it’s fully cooked. If not, add half a cup of water and continue cooking on medium heat until it’s soft.

Once the rice is done, pour into 8 individual cups or a large bowl, and let it cool for 15 minutes.

To prepare the Kunafa topping, melt the unsalted butter in a pot and add the Kunafa pastry. Cook the pastry on medium heat until it’s golden and crunchy, breaking the pastry pieces as you mix.

Once both the rice pudding and Kunafa are cool, top the pudding with the Kunafa and garnish with chopped pistachios, sliced almonds & coconut flakes.

Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.