Rice Pudding
A classic Turkish milk dessert with a soft consistency made from rice, milk, and sugar.
- Yield
- 6
- Preparation
- Cooking
- Total
- Difficulty
- Easy
The listed times are estimates for 6 servings.
About this recipe
Rice pudding is a simple milk dessert prepared by first softening the rice in water, then thickening it with milk and sugar.
Ingredients
- 100 g rice
- 400 ml water
- 1000 ml milk
- 150 g sugar
Instructions
Rinse the rice several times and drain.
Add the rice and water to a saucepan. Cook until the rice softens and most of the water is absorbed.
Pour the milk into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar and stir. Continue cooking gently until the rice pudding slightly thickens.
Divide the rice pudding into serving bowls. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Make this recipe better
Useful tips
- Cook the rice in water until fully tender before adding the milk so the grains do not stay firm in the finished pudding.
- After adding milk, use medium-low heat and stir regularly to reduce the chance of scorching on the bottom.
- Remember that rice pudding thickens as it cools, so take it off the heat while it is slightly looser than the final serving texture.
Common mistakes
- Adding sugar before the rice has softened can slow the tenderizing process.
- Reducing the pudding until it looks fully thick while hot can make it overly firm after chilling.
Storage
Let the bowls cool, then cover and refrigerate. A thin skin on top is normal and can be left intact or stirred in according to preference.
Serving suggestion
Serve thoroughly chilled. If using cinnamon, add it just before serving so its aroma stays fresh.
Frequently asked questions
Why does rice pudding become very thick after cooling?
Rice starch keeps binding liquid as the pudding cools. The mixture should still be slightly fluid when it leaves the heat.
Why does the bottom scorch?
High heat and infrequent stirring after the milk is added are the most common causes.