Rice Pudding
- Ethnicity: American
- Base: Other
- Course: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30-60 Minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serving Size: 6
Ingredients:
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 c | 2% low-fat milk |
| 1 ea | cinnamon stick |
| 1 c | uncooked California rice |
| 1 1/2 c | water |
| 1/2 t | salt |
| 1 ea | orange or lemon peel |
| 3/4 c | sugar |
| 1/4 c | raisins |
Directions:
1| Heat milk and cinnamon in small saucepan over medium heat until milk is infused with flavor of cinnamon, about 15 minutes.
2| Combine rice, water, and salt in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Place orange peel on top of rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3| Remove and discard orange peel. Strain milk and stir into cooked rice. Add sugar and simmer 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Add raisins; simmer 10 minutes. Serve hot.
4| To reheat, add a little milk to restore creamy texture.
Each serving provides:
297 calories
6.4 grams protein
2.6 grams fat
62.5 grams carbohydrate
0.6 gram dietary fiber
259 milligrams sodium
10 milligrams cholesterol