Mediterranean Rice Pudding
This sweet & decadent treat is so creamy and satisfying. It is extremely versatile and you can add any additional flavors or toppings you enjoy. Bon Appétit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup small or medium grain rice
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp water
- 5 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- Optional: 4 pieces of crushed mastic (mastika)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp rosewater
- Optional: Pistachio or shredded coconut (for toppings)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice with cold water.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice and 2 cups of water.
- Let the mixture boil, then reduce heat, cover the saucepan and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add in the milk, sugar, and the mastic (if using) to the rice. Cover and simmer over low to medium heat by stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water.
- Add in the cornstarch mixture to the rice pudding. Cover and let it simmer for another 5 minutes over low heat by stirring regularly until it reaches a thick and moist consistency.
- Turn off heat and stir in the rosewater.
- Scoop the pudding into individual small bowls. Add toppings as desired (ideas for toppings can be found below).
- Cool at room temperature.
- The rice pudding can be served warm or cold. Once the pudding is cooled, cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge to be used at a later stage.
Notes
Ideas for toppings:
- Crushed pistachios
- Shredded coconut
- Toasted almonds
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Strawberry coulis