Rice pudding (riz au lait)


Rice pudding (riz au lait)
My personal version of this classic family recipe.
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Last modified on: December 18th 2018
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : Stage 1
Scale 200 g rice in a strainer, then wash under tap water.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : Stage 2
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.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : Stage 3
In a pan, put rice, add 100 g caster sugar, 1 vanilla pod and 1 litre whole milk.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 30 min.
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : Stage 4
Bring to boil stirring frequently with a spatula or a wooden spoon, to prevent sticking on the bottom.

Stage 5
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : Stage 5
Rice is ready when it has absorbed all the milk, it should be smooth and remain slightly creamy.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : Stage 6
Off the heat, possibly add 300 g real custard sauce (crème anglaise).

Stage 7
Rice pudding (riz au lait) : 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.
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 recipe120 RDI=50 %320 RDI=30 %120 RDI=20 %2,850 RDI=140 %11,910 RDI: 140 %
Per 100 g9 RDI=4 %20 RDI=2 %9 RDI=1 %220 RDI=10 %910 RDI: 10 %
Per person20 RDI=8 %50 RDI=5 %20 RDI=3 %470 RDI=20 %1,990 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 4.10 €
  • Per person : 0.70 €

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