Al Mazieh - Cornstarch Pudding with Rose Water & Nuts

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups water
  
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled, peeled and blanched
  
• 1/2 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
  
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoons rose water
  

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar and the water till cornstarch is dissolved.
2. Cook mixture over medium to high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally till mixture resembles a pudding like consistency.
3. Add the pistachios, almonds and rosewater to saucepan, stirring til well blended.
4. Pour the pudding into a non stick jello mold or glass bowl. Let the pudding cool and then refrigerate uncovered for two hours or longer.
5. Unmold onto plate and garnish with pistachios & almonds.