Saffron Rice Pudding

  • Preparation time
    32 min
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    6

A comforting and indulgent treat enjoyed warm or chilled. Garnish with nuts and saffron strands for added visual appeal.

Ingredients
  • NESTLÉ IDEAL EVAPORATED MILK 1 can (380 g
  • NESTLÉ SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK ¾ cup (180 ml)
  • Basmati rice 1 cup (185 g)
  • water 2 ½ cups (625 ml)
  • warm water 2 Tbsp (30 ml)
  • butter 6 tsp (30 g)
  • cloves 2
  • water 1 cup (250 ml)
  • sultanas ⅔ cup (90 g)
  • flaked almonds 6 tsp (45 g)
  • Cinnamon

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Preparation
  • 1
    Place 1 cup (185 g) Basmati rice and 2 ½ cups (625 ml) water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Mix a generous pinch of saffron threads with 2 Tbsp (30 ml) warm water and leave to soak.
  • 3
    Melt 6 tsp (30 g) butter in a heavy-based saucepan; add rice, 2 bruised green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick and 2 cloves and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in 1 can (380 g) NESTLÉ IDEAL EVAPORATED MILK, 1 cup (250 ml) water; ¾ cup (180 ml) NESTLÉ SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, saffron mixture and ⅔ cup (90 g) sultanas.
  • 5
    Bring to the boil and simmer gently, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Mixture should, however, still be creamy.
  • 6
    Add a little extra water during cooking if rice seems too dry. Remove whole spices and serve pudding hot.
To serve:

scatter 6 tsp (45 g) flaked almonds over pudding and top with a sprinkling of cinnamon.

Nutritional facts per serving
Energy
389.6 kcal | 19.0 %
Protein
10.2 g | 10.0 %
Carbohydrates
51.8 g | 53.0 %
Sugars
19.5 g
Fiber
3.0 g
Sodium
117.5 mg
Fats
16.1 g | 37.0 %
Saturated Fats
7.5 g