Rice Halva (circassian Style Rice Pudding)
Rice Halva, also known as Circassian Style Rice Pudding, is a traditional dessert from Circassian cuisine. It is a creamy and aromatic rice pudding that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened, about 30-35 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, raisins, almonds, and vanilla extract. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon
Tools
Cutting board Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the rice halva warm, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use coconut milk instead of regular milk in this recipe.
Cost
$5