Description
Learn to make Irresistible Turkish Sütlaç, a creamy, easy homemade rice milk dessert. This authentic recipe delivers a silky texture and subtle sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed
- 4 cups cold whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.
- Combine rinsed rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Gradually pour in cold whole milk, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and achieve a luxuriously creamy texture as the mixture heats through.
- Sprinkle in granulated sugar, stirring well until fully dissolved. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle bubble.
- Mix cornstarch with a small splash of cold milk to form a slurry. Whisk it into the simmering pudding until it thickens to a velvety consistency.
- Remove the pan from heat, stir in pure vanilla extract, and taste to adjust sweetness as needed.
- Spoon the warm pudding into individual bowls. Let cool slightly before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set completely.
- Dust each bowl with ground cinnamon and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, chill thoroughly before serving.
- Optionally serve with a lemon zest twist for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop to Oven (for browning if desired, though not specified in the provided text)
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg