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Meghli Origin Alternative name(s) Moghli Place of origin Lebanon Region or state Middle East Dish details Main ingredient(s) rice, sugar, anise, caraway, cinnamon, coconut, almonds or pistachios Meghli or Moghli[1] is a traditional Lebanese dessert based on a floured rice pudding and spiced with anise, caraway and cinnamon. The dish is often garnished with shredded coconut and various nuts including almonds, walnuts, pine nuts and pistachios.[2] Meghli is commonly served to celebrate Christmas or the birth of a child.[3][4]
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Background
Meghli, which means “boiled” in Arabic, was so-called because of the long time (up to an hour) it must be continuously stirred while boiling.[5]
The dish was traditionally served to celebrate the birth of a male heir, but became in modern Lebanese tradition a celebration dessert for any new born.[5] Meghli is also served during the Christmas holiday in recognition of the birth of Christ. Meghli is also symbolic for fertile rich soil which is brown like the Meghli.[citation needed]
Nutritional information
A typical recipe of Meghli has the following nutrition facts per serving (around 100g):[6]
- Calories: 310
- Total fat (g): 14
- Saturated fat (g): 4
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Carbohydrates (g): 44
- Protein (g): 5
See also
References
- ^ Hussien Dekmak, "Easy, Peasy, Lebanesy", Voyager, March 7, 2009
- ^ Dalal A. Holmin, From the Tables of Lebanon: Traditional Vegetarian Cuisine, Book Publishing Company (TN); 1 edition (June 1997), pg 164
- ^ Meghli, Arabicnews,com
- ^ Kamal Mouzawak, Merry Meghli!, Poetry of Food, poetryoffood.com, retrieved 3-7-2010
- ^ a b Anissa Helou, Lebanese Cuisine: More Than 250 Authentic Recipes From The Most Elegant Middle Eastern Cuisine, St. Martin's Griffin (June 15, 1998), pg 241
- ^ Meghli nutrition facts on shahiya
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