Egyptian Ice Cream (Bouzat haleeb)

This is not similar to the ice cream we all scream for, but one that stretches when you spoon it up. Mistika is Arabic gum which gives it the stretchy quality. It is available at Middle Eastern markets and this ice cream is so amazing that we recommend you go in search of it.

• 4 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mistika
• 1 teaspoon rose water

METHOD

Requires ice cream maker.

In a medium saucepan, scald milk. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch with a small amount of cold water. Whisk into milk, blending completely.

Return mixture to heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Mix in sugar, continuing to stir. When milk thickens, stir in ground mistika and rose water. Set aside to cool.

Transfer to ice cream maker. Follow manufacturers instructions to freeze.

Recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Elinoar Moore

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