Turkish · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
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50 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
A traditional Turkish rice pudding, made with a simple stovetop method.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 liter milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Let’s make it
- Cook the rice in water until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Add the milk and sugar and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix cornstarch with a little cold milk or water and stir it in; cook 3 minutes until lightly thickened.
- Stir in vanilla, spoon into bowls, and chill or serve warm.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Serve slightly warm and not too sweet for children; the soft texture is easy to eat.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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