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Cardamom Rice Pudding

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This dessert is fantastic served with ripe summer berries. To further refine it, try mixing the fruit with a little rosewater and sugar.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    3 hours

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups whole milk
1 cup basmati rice
Seeds from 4 green cardamom pods (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1 In a large saucepan, combine 3 1/2 cups of the milk with the rice, cardamom (if using), salt, vanilla, and sugar. Bring to a boil.

    Step 2

    2 Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the milk has begun to thicken, about 40 minutes.

    Step 3

    3 In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, and the remaining milk.

    Step 4

    4 Slowly stir the mixture into the rice. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the texture turns creamy, about 1 minute.

    Step 5

    5 Remove the pudding from heat and pour it into 4 serving dishes. Chill them in the fridge, covered, for at least 2 hours before serving.

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