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Greek-style Rice Pudding

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Yield
Servings
Prep time45 minutes
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Rice Pudding

I used to love the smooth, lightly flavored rice pudding I got at the Greek diners that dotted New York City when I lived there. This recipe brings back those memories. 

 

Ingredients

2TButter
32ozMilk
1pnSalt
1⁄3crice
1⁄4cSugar
1eaLemon Zest (3 inches)
2eaEggs (beaten)
1tVanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter.
  2. Add the milk and salt and bring to a slow boil.
  3. Add rice and lemon zest. Boil slowly for 25 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove the lemon zest and add the sugar.
  5. Stir some of the milk into the eggs to warm them, then stir the egg-milk mixture back into the milk-rice mixture. Stir while it thickens.
  6. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.
    7. Serve chilled, dusted with cinnamon.
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  • By John at 01/13/2014 - 09:14
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