Riz au Lait (Rice Pudding)
Riz au Lait is a French-style rice pudding made by slowly simmering short-grain rice in whole milk with sugar, vanilla, and a strip of lemon or orange zest. The long, gentle cook time — around 40 to 45 minutes — is what gives it its creamy, spoonable consistency. Serve it warm or chilled, plain or topped with fresh fruit.
Equipment
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Microplane or fine grater
Ingredients
- ½ cup short-grain rice preferably Arborio
- 4 cups whole milk preferably organic for a creamier texture
- ¼ cup sugar granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla extract
- 1 medium lemon zest only, preferably organic
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the short-grain rice with the whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 45 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the rice pudding sit for a few minutes to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra dimension of flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of raisins during cooking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut or almond milk in place of whole milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 1mg
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