Recipe - Saffron Rice Pudding

Desserts | Rice and Grains

Saffron Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is a comfort food that is shared around the world. We are offering two versions; one reminiscent of North Africa or the Middle East with spices and Spanish saffron and another topped with Argentine dulce de leche.

Ingredients:

Ingredients:
2 cups Campanini Arborio Rice
8 cups milk (half gallon)
½ cup sugar (add more to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon Safinter Premium Spanish La Mancha Saffron
½ teaspoon salt
Chopped pistachios (as desired)

Preparation:

Time: 40 minutes

Yield: Serves 8

Combine 4 cups of milk, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, and salt in a large, heavy pan. Bring this mixture to a simmer and then add the rice.
Maintain a simmer while slowly adding the remaining 4 cups of milk. Bring to a low boil for 20-30 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is fully cooked. If the rice looks too dry, add more milk. Taste. Add more sugar if that is your liking.
Transfer to a serving bowl and lightly dust with a bit of cinnamon and cardamom. bowl and top it with some more cinnamon, and cardamom. Scatter pistachios over.