Rice pudding is a homemade Spanish dessert with Arab roots spread throughout the peninsula since the Middle Ages. Each region adds its touch: cinnamon in Castilla, lemon in Andalusia or raisins in Galicia. It is grandmothers' comfort food and traditional cafeteria dessert.
Mediterranean
Homemade rice pudding
Creamy homemade rice pudding with cinnamon, lemon and vanilla Spanish style.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 265 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 48 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 120 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Homemade rice pudding is a Spanish preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 50 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 40 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 150 g of round grain rice.
- Have ready: 1 liter of whole milk.
- Have ready: 100 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 cinnamon stick.
- Have ready: Zest of 1 lemon.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
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Heat milk with cinnamon
Heat milk with cinnamon, lemon zest and salt in a large saucepan. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add rice and cook over very low heat, stirring frequently…
Add rice and cook over very low heat, stirring frequently, for 35-40 minutes.
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When it's creamy
When it is creamy, add sugar and vanilla; cook 5 more minutes.
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Remove cinnamon stick and pour into individual bowls
Remove cinnamon stick and pour into individual bowls.
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Cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; sprinkle cinnamon before serving
Cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; sprinkle cinnamon before serving.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with coconut milk and cardamom.
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