Rice pudding (riz au lait)
My personal version of this classic family recipe.
408 K 3.9/5 (63 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
3 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: December 18th 2018
For 3 people, you will need:
- 1
3.8 oz rice - 2
1.8 oz caster sugar - 3
½ vanilla pod - 4
1 lb + 1.6 oz whole milk - 5
5.3 oz real custard sauce (crème anglaise) (optional)
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Scale 3.8 oz rice in a strainer, then wash under tap water.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
It is not essential, but I advise you to pre-cook rice (especially if you don't use a special dessert rice, also called round rice) 2 or 3 minutes in salted boiling water.
Then dry and rinse.
Then dry and rinse.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Stage 4 - 30 min.
Bring to boil stirring frequently with a spatula or a wooden spoon, to prevent sticking on the bottom.
Stage 5
Rice is ready when it has absorbed all the milk, it should be smooth and remain slightly creamy.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Off the heat, possibly add 5.3 oz real custard sauce (crème anglaise).
Stage 7
Your rice is ready, you can now divide it between small dishes and leave to cool.
Remarks
If you don't have crème anglaise, instead you can add 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk to in the cooked rice while it it still hot.
It's a question of taste, but I prefer my rice pudding warm rather than cold. So I frequently put the dish in the microwave for a few seconds before eating.
You can also consider sprinkling some sugar on top, and pass it under the grill to caramelize.
It's a question of taste, but I prefer my rice pudding warm rather than cold. So I frequently put the dish in the microwave for a few seconds before eating.
You can also consider sprinkling some sugar on top, and pass it under the grill to caramelize.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a closed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 60 RDI=20 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 1,420 RDI=70 % | 5,960 RDI: 70 % |
| Per 100 g | 9 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 220 RDI=10 % | 910 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=8 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 470 RDI=20 % | 1,990 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 3 people : 2.05 €
- Per person : 0.70 €
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