Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 4

Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

40 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

39g

Fat

Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits is a traditional Chinese dessert that is commonly enjoyed during the winter months. The combination of warm glutinous rice and a variety of plump dried fruits makes this dish a comforting and satisfying treat. The pudding is sweetened with sugar and gains its fragrant, nutty flavor from the roasted peanuts, pine nuts, and lotus seeds. This recipe can be modified to include your favorite dried fruits, such as raisins, cherries, or apricots. Serve it warm for a cozy dessert after dinner or chill it in the fridge for a refreshing breakfast or snack.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the glutinous rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2.	Soak the rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
3.	Drain the rice and set aside.
4.	In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
5.	Add the drained rice and reduce the heat to low.
6.	Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until the rice is soft and tender.
7.	In a separate pan, roast the peanuts, pine nuts, and lotus seeds until fragrant.
8.	Add the mixed dried fruit to the pan and stir well.
9.	Add the sugar to the pan and mix until dissolved.
10.	Add the roasted nuts and fruit mixture to the pot of cooked rice.
11.	Stir well and continue to cook the pudding on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and the fruits have plumped up.
12.	Serve the warm rice pudding in bowls or cups.

PROS

Winter Rice Pudding With Dried Fruits is a warm and comforting dessert that is perfect for the colder months.

It is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite dried fruits.

The dish can be enjoyed hot or cold.

CONS

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Glutinous rice tends to be stickier than regular rice, which some people may not prefer.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert does have some health benefits, such as being a good source of carbohydrates.
The mixed dried fruit provides some essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron and vitamin C.

	1 cup glutinous rice
	1 tablespoon peanuts
	1 tablespoon pine nuts
	1 tablespoon lotus seeds
	8 ounces mixed dried fruit ( raisins , kumquats , prunes , dates , etc . )
	8 cups water
	1/2 cup sugar , more if needed