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| February 11, 2019
6. Muhallebi
This soft, floral-scented pudding known as muhallebi is served all over the Middle East, from Israel to Turkey. It originally hails from Turkey, where it was known as mahallepi. It’s made with milk, thickened with either rice flour or cornstarch, and once the pudding comes together, it’s topped with a thick syrup that varies in flavor depending on your taste. Popular syrup flavors include pomegranate, rose, orange water, or vanilla.
Muhallebi is especially popular in Israel, where it’s often served as a treat on Jewish holidays like Yom Kippur and Shavuot.
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