British Asian Rice Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 11
Authentic British Asian Rice Pudding
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons pudding rice
1 1/2 pints whole milk
5 tablespoons fruit sugar
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachio
3 -4 saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
330
Sugar
20g
Fat
10g
Rice pudding originated in India, and it is a well-loved dessert in many countries worldwide. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled and can be flavored with a variety of different spices and fruits. The British-Asian version is made with milk, sugar, and pudding rice, along with dates and pistachios for added texture and flavor. Typically served during Ramadan, it is a comforting and sweet end to a meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse the rice in cold water and soak in water for at least an hour.
2.Drain and rinse the rice before placing it in a heavy-bottomed pan with milk, sugar, and salt.
3.Stir in the saffron threads and vanilla essence before heating to a gentle simmer over a low heat.
4.Simmer the rice mixture for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Adding more milk if needed.
5.Beat the egg yolk, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the egg yolk, before allowing the pudding to cool.
6.Once cooled, chill for at least an hour before serving.
7.Before serving, toast the pistachio nuts in a pan until lightly golden and chop the dates. Serve the rice pudding topped with the chopped dates and toasted pistachios.

PROS

This rice pudding recipe is an easy and authentic British-Asian dessert that is simple to make.
It is sweetened with fruit sugar, which is a healthier alternative to refined sugar.
Also, this recipe is flavored with saffron, which is known to boost mood and promote overall health.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories due to its use of whole milk and pistachios.
It is not suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or have nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes high quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, making it beneficial for maintaining healthy bones, muscle function, and general health. The inclusion of dates in this recipe is a source of antioxidants, which help prevent cell damage and maintain overall health.

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