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The rice pudding topped with sour cherry jam inside a blue bowl with handles. The lid of the bowl is leaning on the side.

Romanian Rice Pudding Recipe

This Romanian rice pudding recipe is a classic Romanian dessert. It's creamy, sweet, and tastes just like childhood.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 2 portions

Ingredients
  

  • 50 gr rice
  • 350 ml milk
  • 30 gr sugar
  • zest from one lemon
  • 30 gr butter
  • pinch of salt
  • toppings: cinnamon, fruit syrup, jam, etc

Instructions
 

  • Wash the drain the rice.
  • Put the washed rice in a pot and cover with 100 ml cold water.
  • Bring to boil over a very low heat.
  • Once the water starts reducing, add the milk, butter and pinch of salt.
  • Cover the pot and boil until the rice is soft, mixing from time to time so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the sugar and the lemon zest at the end and mix well.
  • Take the pot away from the heat and leave it covered. Even if not all the milk is absorbed yet, it will off the heat.
  • Portion the rice pudding in individual bowls and serve either hot or cold.
  • Top the Romanian rice pudding with jam or cinnamon, but only when you serve.