Meghli

Meghli
Alternative name(s):
Moghli
Place of origin:
Lebanon
Region or state:
Middle East
Main ingredient(s):
Rice, sugar, anise, caraway, cinnamon, coconut, almonds or pistachios
Recipes at Wikibooks:
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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]

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]}

See also

• Lebanese cuisine

References