Sahlab (Middle Eastern Pudding)

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cornstarch and water in a small cup and stir well.
2. 2
   Add milk to a soup pan or dutch oven pot.
3. 3
   Stir in cornstarch mixture in milk before it gets warm.
4. 4
   Add in vanilla and sugar.
5. 5
   Must stir constantly until it comes to a boil.
6. 6
   Let boil for 2 minutes, meanwhile still stirring.
7. 7
   Serve in dessert bowls.
8. 8
   Top with cinnamon and coconut or just chopped pistachios.
9. 9
   It's traditionally eaten hot, but I like it cold too, once it cooled off and firmed up.
10. 10
    Enjoy!