Greek rice pudding
Greek rice pudding recipe in the greek category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rice, preferably short-grain
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups water
- 6 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A grating of fresh nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Recipe method:
- Combine rice, cinnamon stick and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Add the milk, cornstarch mixture and sugar to the pan.
- Increase the heat to moderate and stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Add lemon zest, vanilla extract and nutmeg and stir to combine.
- Spoon into individual serving bowls or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Dust with a little cinnamon before serving.
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