Egyptian · dessert
Roz bil Laban (Egyptian Rice Pudding)
Roz bil Laban (Egyptian Rice Pudding) reads sweetness 6.9, nutty 5.2 and herbaceous 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian dessert, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.9 · Nutty 5.2 · Herbaceous 4.4 · Floral 4.2 · Richness 3.1 · Warm Spice 2.5 · Earthy 2.1 · Umami 1.8 · Bitterness 1.3 · Fruity 1.0 · Citrus 1.0 · Salinity 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 1/2 cup short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp crushed pistachios
Time & effort: about 45 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 369.3 kcal, 30.9 g protein, 2.4 g fat, 55.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Rinse the rice and simmer in a small amount of water until it just absorbs the liquid.
- Add whole milk and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes until the mixture is thick, creamy, and the rice is completely tender.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla, and rose water.
- Pour into individual cups, chill until set, and dust with cinnamon and crushed pistachios.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Sobia (White Coconut Drink) — Egyptian
- Kulfi — Indian
- Kheer — Indian
- Gulab Jamun — Indian
- Sellou (Sfouf) — Moroccan
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.