Classic Mahalabia (Vanilla Milk Pudding)

Ingredients

• whole milk2 cups
• Sugarto taste
• cornstarch4 tbsp
• vanillaa little

Allergens (inferred from ingredient names): milk

Nutrition per serving (modelled estimate, not measured): kcal 170, protein 4, fat 4, carbs 30, fiber 0, sugar 20

Original steps

1. Dissolve the cornstarch in about half a cup of cold milk.
2. Place the remaining milk over medium heat and sweeten with sugar until it reaches a boil.
3. Take about one large ladle of the boiling milk and pour it into the cornstarch mixture, stirring well to combine.
4. Pour this mixture into the rest of the boiling milk, stirring well after removing from the heat.
5. Return the mixture to low heat for approximately 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
6. Add the vanilla, then pour the pudding into small molds lightly moistened with cold water.
7. Leave to cool, then garnish with nuts and raisins, or pistachios, coconut, sliced bananas, strawberries, or cherries.
8. Can also be garnished with whipped cream topped with fruit or nuts, or served with ice cream.