Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Irresistibly Creamy Persian Rice Pudding. This delightful dessert combines short-grain rice, whole milk, and fragrant spices for a luxurious treat perfect for any occasion. Each spoonful delivers a rich, creamy texture that will transport you to the heart of Persian culinary tradition. Serve warm or chilled, topped with crunchy pistachios for an added touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice (sushi or Arborio)
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp rosewater
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice and whole milk over medium heat. Stir gently and bring to a simmer (about 5 minutes).
- Add sugar and ground cardamom; stir until sugar dissolves (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
- Remove from heat and mix in rosewater; adjust flavor to taste.
- Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving, garnished with chopped pistachios if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg