Greek rice pudding

Υλικά

  • ¾ cup rice
  • sticky or Carolina
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 5 cup fresh milk
  • ¼ tsp. ground mastic
  • 2 heaped tbsp. cornstarch
  • Cinnamon to serve

Greek rice pudding

For the greek rice pudding

  • Put the rice in a pot with the water and the salt, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Mix in 4 cups of milk with the sugar and mastic.
  • Once the rice is cooked, dissolve the corn flour in a glass of cold milk and pour into the pot.
  • Simmer until the rice pudding begins to thicken.
  • Still warm, divide between 6 serving bowls or tall Collins glasses.
  • Let it cool and chill. Sprinkle the greek rice pudding with cinnamon and serve.

Tips for the greek rice pudding

  • There are many different versions of the greek rice pudding (rizogalo); it is an easy and creamy dessert that can be enjoyed all year round.
  • In the winter serve with a traditional fruit preserve, such as quince or sour cherry.
  • For spring serve warm with slices of fresh strawberry.
  • Enjoy frozen with plenty of cinnamon during the summer months.
  • In the fall indulge in a bowl of steaming rice pudding with caramelized apples and cinnamon.

If you liked this recipe, you must try the milk pie without phyllo.

https://www.argiro.gr/recipe/milk-piewithout-phyllo/

https://www.argiro.gr/recipe/greek-rice-pudding/