Moujammar Rice Pudding

No, this is not a picture of our burning universe; it is a picture of a delicious dessert - Moujammar.

It is simply Lebanese-style rice pudding that goes into the oven after it is cooked and gets browned on top.

The Lebanese-style rice pudding (with orange blossom water) was featured earlier in the year here (read Mom's Delicious Rice Pudding), along with the recipe.

The recipe for this version is identical, except do not thicken it completely on stove top since, after it cooks, it is going into the stove to cook more.

Once the pudding starts to thicken, it is poured into a baking dish and enters a hot (475 degrees) oven. The high temperature ensures that it browns quickly before it dries out.

 
Once in the oven, keep a close eye on it. It starts boiling and rising (a deeper dish ensures that the milk does not overflow). It also starts turning brown quickly. Once it starts to turn brown, it is ready.

Simply delicious. It cuts like a piece of cake (or a whitie). It can be eaten warm or cold.

This may be yours if you have anything to tempt me with to barter in return for a Moujammar platter.