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Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Malabi with Coconut Milk

A creamy and delicate Middle Eastern dessert, made dairy-free and gluten-free with coconut milk and cornstarch.

25m6 servings
Contains nutsDAIRY-freeWHEAT-free
250 cal|3g protein|30g carbs|15g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Rose Water
  • 2 tablespoons Shredded Coconut
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons Rose Syrup or Pomegranate Syrup

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth.
  2. 2Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. 3Remove from heat and stir in rose water.
  4. 4Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes or a single larger dish.
  5. 5Let cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  6. 6Before serving, garnish with shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, and rose syrup or pomegranate syrup.

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