Turkish-Style Rice Pudding (Sütlaç)

Rice pudding is one of the traditional homemade desserts in Turkish cuisine. It is served on various occasions and can be considered a healthy dessert if the amount of sugar is reduced. Try this easy step-by-step recipe for authentic Turkish rice pudding.

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Egyptian rice: ½ cup

• Milk: 4 ¾ cups

• Sugar: 1 cup

• Vanilla: 1 teaspoon (liquid)

• Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons

• Egg: 1 (beaten with 3 tablespoons of milk)

Method

1. Boil the rice in a pot of water over the stove for 5 minutes.

2. In a medium-sized pot, heat 3 ¾ cups of milk. Add the sugar and vanilla, stirring well.

3. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until it comes to a boil.

4. Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1 cup of milk.

5. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the milk and sugar pot, then add the cooked rice. Stir constantly over the heat until the mixture boils and thickens.

6. Pour the mixture into oven-safe ramekins, then spread a little of the beaten egg mixture over the top of each.

7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

8. Bake the ramekins for 20 minutes until the pudding is set and the tops are golden brown.

9. Remove from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.

10. Refrigerate until completely chilled before serving.