A sugar-free Turkish rice pudding slowly cooked in semi-skimmed milk and scented with vanilla and cinnamon. A chilled, low-fat, gluten-free dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice a few times in cold water and drain. Set aside 1/2 cup of the milk.
- 2
Put the rest of the milk and the rice in a pot, heat over medium until almost boiling, then simmer on low for 25-30 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is completely soft.
- 3
Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved cold milk until smooth.
- 4
Pour it into the pot while stirring constantly and cook on low for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- 5
Divide among 4 bowls, let cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours. Dust with cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
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