Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)). Greek rice pudding is simple, comforting, and delicious. Some people in Greece make it with eggs, but my aunt prefers without. Best enjoyed cold - if you can wait that long!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

2 cups water

½ cup uncooked short-grain white rice

2 cups whole milk

4 tablespoons white sugar

½ cup whole milk

4 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

or more to taste

Moussaka

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered very slowly stirring occasionally until most of the water has been absorbed and rice is soft about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour 2 cups milk and sugar into the saucepan and increase heat to high.

Step 3

Meanwhile stir together 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch in a bowl.

Step 4

Once rice-milk mixture is boiling add cornstarch mixture and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Ladle rice pudding into individual serving dishes and sprinkle with cinnamon. Allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until well chilled at least 4 hours.

Nutritional Information

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 175.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.4g 9%

Carbohydrates: 31.2g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 3.4g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 104IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Folate: 43.6mcg 11%

Calcium: 119mg 12%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 15.1mg 5%

Potassium: 160.6mg 5%

Sodium: 43.8mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 30.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.