Turkish Sütlaç with Rose Water and Cinnamon

Name: Turkish Sütlaç with Rose Water and Cinnamon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice; 5 cups whole milk; 1 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon rose water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon crushed pistachios

Creamy Turkish Rice Pudding

A delightful dessert combining creamy rice pudding with subtle rose water and warm cinnamon notes, a classic Turkish treat.

1 h 30 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Rice Pudding

1 cup short-grain rice

5 cups whole milk

1 cup water

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon rose water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon crushed pistachios

Optional

Preparation

Cooking the Rice

Rinse the rice

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Combine rice and water

In a large saucepan, add the rice and 1 cup of water.

Cook the rice

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.

Preparing the Pudding Base

Add milk to rice

Gradually add the whole milk to the cooked rice, stirring gently.

Boil and simmer

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to low heat, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.

Important: Do not leave the pot unattended; stir frequently to prevent the rice from sticking.

Combine sugar mix and flavorings

In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cornstarch with a little bit of milk from the saucepan, then stir this mixture into the pan along with the rose water and vanilla extract.

Pro Tip: Adjust the sugar to your preference, considering the sweetness of the rose water.

Cooking Process

Simmering

Continue to simmer the pudding while stirring gently to prevent burning for an additional 20-30 minutes until thick and creamy.

Timing: Rice Cooking: 10 min; Pudding Simmering: 50 min. Heat Guide: Initial Cooking: Medium heat; Simmering: Low heat.

Final Touches

Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly before pouring the pudding into serving bowls.

Plating & Serving