Creamy Turkish Rice Pudding: A Step-by-Step Recipe for a Delicious Dessert | Budincă de Orez Turcească Cremaosă: Rețetă Pas cu Pas pentru un Desert Delicios
Ingredients
- 200 grams of rice
- 800 milliliters of cold water
- A pinch of salt
- 3 (separate the yolks from the whites)
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (or flour if you don’t have cornstarch)
- 4 tablespoons of sugar (or adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
- 1 liter of milk
Instructions
- Cooking the rice:
- Rinse 1 cup of rice in a pot with cold water.
- Add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt to the rice.
- Let it simmer over medium heat until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Preparing the pudding mixture:
- In a large bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (or flour), 4 tablespoons of sugar, the 3 egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 liter of milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Combining the rice and pudding mixture:
- Once the rice is cooked, pour the pudding mixture into the pot with the rice.
- Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Baking:
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Bake the rice pudding until the top is beautifully golden brown (approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on your oven).
Serving: Let the rice pudding cool slightly before serving. You can top it with cinnamon, nuts, or fruits if desired.