Creamy Sahlab Warm Orchid Pudding (Style 2)
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets

Creamy Sahlab Warm Orchid Pudding (Style 2)

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 1L whole milk
  • • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • • 4 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp rose water
  • • 3 tbsp coarsely chopped pistachios
  • • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the cornflour with 100ml of the cold milk until completely smooth.

2
Phase 2

Heat the remaining milk with the sugar in a saucepan until steaming and the sugar dissolves.

3
Phase 3

Whisk in the cornflour slurry and stir constantly over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the pudding coats the spoon.

4
Phase 4

Remove from the heat and stir in the rose water.

5
Phase 5

Pour into cups and top with pistachios, coconut, and a dusting of cinnamon; serve hot in winter or chilled in summer.