Rice pudding, roz bel laban in Arabic, can be found in many cuisines. It is said that rice pudding originated in the Middle East in medical texts rather than cook books. It has long been associated with good nutrition and good digestion. It was often recommended to people of all ages for stomach illness.
This appetizing easy to make dish is made of a mixture of rice and milk. It is sweetened with the addition of sugar and can be topped with nuts and garnished with cinnamon. Recently, variations of this dish include eaten rice pudding with ice cream.