Velvety Turkish Rice Pudding with Pomegranate Syrup

Name: Velvety Turkish Rice Pudding with Pomegranate Syrup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice; 4 cups whole milk; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup pomegranate juice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup pistachios; Pomegranate seeds

A Silky, Sweet Treat with a Tangy Twist

Discover the luxurious silkiness of traditional Turkish rice pudding paired with a refreshing pomegranate syrup for a delightful, exotic dessert.

1 h 30 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Rice Pudding

1 cup short-grain rice

such as Arborio

4 cups whole milk

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

For the Pomegranate Syrup

1 cup pomegranate juice

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

For Garnishing

1/4 cup pistachios

roughly chopped

Pomegranate seeds

Preparation

Preparing the Rice Pudding

Rinse the rice

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

Cook the rice with water

In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, covering and simmering until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Add milk, sugar, and salt

Add milk, sugar, and salt to the rice and stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender, about 25-30 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract at the end.

Preparing the Pomegranate Syrup

Combine ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice.

Simmer the syrup

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.

Cool the syrup

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Chill the syrup for a more pronounced tangy contrast.

Cooking Process

Stovetop Stirring

Stir rice pudding frequently to prevent sticking and achieve a creamy consistency.

Syrup Reduction

Simmer the syrup until it coats the back of a spoon, for an ideal consistency.

Chilling

Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge for a firmer set.

Plating & Serving