Sütlaç (Turkish Rice Pudding)
A creamy Turkish rice pudding made by slowly cooking short-grain rice with milk and sugar, then serving it chilled with ground cinnamon.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the rice under cool running water until the water is mostly clear, then drain well.
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Step 2
Combine the rice and water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until the rice is tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
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Step 3
Add 3 ¾ cup (900 ml) of the milk to the cooked rice. Cook over medium heat until steaming, then reduce to low heat and simmer gently, stirring frequently.
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Step 4
Whisk the remaining 6 ¾ tbsp (100 ml) milk with the cornstarch in the mixing bowl until completely smooth.
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Step 5
Stir the sugar into the simmering rice mixture, then gradually whisk in the prepared cornstarch slurry.
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Step 6
Continue cooking over low heat, stirring continuously, until the pudding is glossy and lightly thickened.
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Step 7
Divide the pudding among the serving bowls. Let it cool briefly, then refrigerate until cold and set.
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Step 8
Sprinkle the chilled puddings with the ground cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, keep covered and chilled, and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Milk-based pudding requires prompt refrigeration after cooling.
- Freshly cooked pudding can cause burns because it is thick and retains heat.