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Simple Rice Pudding

Simple Rice Pudding! It can't be simpler than this - rice, milk, sugar, and vanilla (and a bit of lemon zest). A dessert that evokes my childhood memories!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Servings: 1
Author: Mihaela K. Sebrek

Ingredients

  • 400 ml milk (1 3/4 cup)
  • 50 grams rice (1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon zest peel optional
  • to serve: cinnamon powder

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Cook uncovered, on low heat, or whatever temperature gets you a nice and gentle simmer.
  • Cook for 30-40 minutes, until the rice, is tender, and you get nice thick pudding. Stir occasionally with a whisk, on the bottom and around the edges of a saucepan.
  • Remove from the heat, remove lemon zest peel (if using), cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm with cinnamon or any topping of your choice.
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