Authentic home cooking from Greece, with US measurements. 
Sugar-Free Rice Pudding
One of my boyfriend's favorites. I was never crazy about it because the combination of milk, rice, and cinnamon didn't appeal to me, but I tried his mom's version and liked it enough to want to make it myself—especially since my boyfriend loves it so much!💕😀
P.S.: Valerio also had rice pudding tonight! And we didn't even coordinate. Haha!!!🤣
⚜️This dessert is common in many countries around the world, with variations in the recipe. In some European countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, it's a traditional Christmas treat.
❇️Rice pudding was a beloved dessert for Greeks during the Ottoman period.
🌸The dessert can be either boiled or baked.
🌺In Thailand, they make banana rice pudding.
🌻Sutliyash or Blag oriz (Macedonian), also Lapa with black poppy seeds.
💮A special Christmas tradition often associated with eating rice pudding or porridge is hiding a whole almond in the pudding. In Sweden and Finland, it's believed that whoever finds the almond will have good luck in the coming year. In Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, the person who finds it gets the almond as a prize.
🏵️Buddhist scriptures mention that Gautama Buddha's last meal before enlightenment was a large bowl of rice pudding, prepared by a girl named Sujata.
✓Information from Wikipedia. -Stella
Sugar-Free Rice Pudding
One of my boyfriend's favorites. I was never crazy about it because the combination of milk, rice, and cinnamon didn't appeal to me, but I tried his mom's version and liked it enough to want to make it myself—especially since my boyfriend loves it so much!💕😀
P.S.: Valerio also had rice pudding tonight! And we didn't even coordinate. Haha!!!🤣
⚜️This dessert is common in many countries around the world, with variations in the recipe. In some European countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, it's a traditional Christmas treat.
❇️Rice pudding was a beloved dessert for Greeks during the Ottoman period.
🌸The dessert can be either boiled or baked.
🌺In Thailand, they make banana rice pudding.
🌻Sutliyash or Blag oriz (Macedonian), also Lapa with black poppy seeds.
💮A special Christmas tradition often associated with eating rice pudding or porridge is hiding a whole almond in the pudding. In Sweden and Finland, it's believed that whoever finds the almond will have good luck in the coming year. In Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, the person who finds it gets the almond as a prize.
🏵️Buddhist scriptures mention that Gautama Buddha's last meal before enlightenment was a large bowl of rice pudding, prepared by a girl named Sujata.
✓Information from Wikipedia. -Stella
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Pour the water into a saucepan and heat over low. The amount of water should be three times the amount of rice.
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Add the salt.
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When the water comes to a boil, add the rice. Simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes, until the rice starts to split.
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Add the milk (and sugar, if using) and stir.
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When it comes to a boil, dissolve the cornstarch in half a cup of cold water. Stir the mixture and pour it into the saucepan.
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Simmer the rice pudding for a bit until it starts to thicken.
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Divide the hot pudding into 6 tall glasses or small bowls.
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Let it cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled.
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Just before serving, sprinkle each portion with cinnamon.
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Enjoy it cold, but I was hungry and started eating it while it was still warm.🤣
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P.S.: The recipe is from Mrs. Barbarigou, but I made some changes since we had very little Carolina rice, I avoid sugar, and unfortunately we didn't have cornstarch so I just used vanilla-flavored cornstarch. We also didn't have mastic, so I left it out. As for the quantities, I thought there was too much milk and rice for 2 cups of water, so I reduced them.
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P.S.2: Tips and secrets from Mrs. Barbarigou: 1. It should have a creamy texture, not be too thick. That's why when cooking the rice, always use low heat so the liquid doesn't evaporate too quickly. Keep the heat low throughout cooking.
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Secret No.2: Salt enhances the flavor and brings out the aroma of mastic (if you use it).
3. If you don't eat dairy, you can make it with any plant-based milk you like. - 14
4. In winter, pair it with spoon sweets like quince or sour cherry. In summer, serve it with chopped strawberries.
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Enjoy! 😀
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And a close-up:
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Obviously, that's not all that's in the glasses—I just served enough for tonight. The rest is for tomorrow.
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