Classic Mediterranean Rice pudding infused with orange blossom water

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: oat milk

Almond milk offers a lower-calorie option while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with a distinct taste.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a good source of omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

Add 8 cups of whole milk to a pot without turning on the heat.

Whisk in 9 tablespoons of cornstarch until fully dissolved.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and whisk to combine.

In a separate pot, add 3/4 cup of short grain rice to 3 to 4 cups of water and mix.

Turn on the heat for the rice pot.

Stir the milk over medium heat until it starts thickening while the rice cooks.

Stir the rice to avoid lumps.

Once the rice is ready and has absorbed the water, pour the rice into the hot milk without draining it.

Keep stirring the rice pudding until it thickens; it is ready when it wipes clean on the back of a spoon.

Add 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water after turning off the heat.

Wait about 10 minutes for the rice pudding to cool before scooping into bowls and refrigerating.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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