Oriental Rice Pudding With Rhubarb

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Oriental Rice Pudding With Rhubarb - a sweet and tangy dessert recipe
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 figs , dried
1 vanilla bean
6 1/2 ounces short-grain rice
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cardamom pod
1 dash saffron
1 dash salt
3/4 ounce brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon lemon peel
1 lb rhubarb
1 3/4 ounces brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon lemon juice
ground cinnamon , to taste
1 ounce pistachios , toasted
mint leaf , for decoration

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
377
Sugar
25g
Fat
5g
Oriental rice pudding with rhubarb is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of rice pudding with the tanginess of rhubarb compote. This recipe takes a bit of time to make but is well worth the effort for its wonderful flavor and health benefits. The rice pudding is cooked with cardamom, saffron, and vanilla bean, giving it a distinct oriental flavor, while the rhubarb is cooked with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon to create a sweet and tangy compote. Topped with toasted pistachios and fresh mint leaves, this dessert is a real crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Rinse the figs and soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before thinly slicing them.
2.Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
3.In a medium-sized pot, cook the rice, milk, cardamom pod, saffron, salt, brown sugar, and lemon peel for 20 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4.Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean seeds and sliced figs.
5.Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes.
6.Wash and trim the rhubarb, then cut it into small pieces.
7.In a different pot, cook the rhubarb, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon until the rhubarb is soft and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
8.Serve the rice pudding with a scoop of rhubarb compote on top, garnished with toasted pistachios and fresh mint leaves.

PROS

The combination of rice pudding and rhubarb is a unique and delicious pairing that is sure to impress.

This dessert is sweet with a tangy kick from the rhubarb, making it a perfect balance of flavors.

CONS

The recipe requires several pots and about 50 minutes of cooking time, so it may not be the quickest dessert to make.

Additionally, rhubarb can be a bit tart, so some people may not enjoy the tanginess.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rhubarb is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
It also has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of chronic disease.
However, this recipe does contain sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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