{"id":"recipe_708b155ae4","slug":"rizogalo-greek-rice-pudding","title":"Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)","description":"A classic, velvety Mediterranean treat, this traditional Greek rice pudding is naturally gluten-free, lightly sweetened, and finished with a characteristic dusting of aromatic cinnamon.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or Glacé)","name":"Rice","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"Arborio or Glacé","group":"Pudding Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":475,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Pudding Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 cups whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Full fat","group":"Pudding Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Pudding Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tablespoons cornstarch","name":"Cornstarch","quantity":16,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Thickener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Ground cinnamon for dusting","name":"Cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"For garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.","group":"Cooking Rice","title":"Combine the rice, water, and salt","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Rice"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the milk and set it aside. Add the remaining milk and the sugar to the saucepan with the rice. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.","group":"Adding Milk","title":"Reserve 1/2 cup of the milk and set it aside","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Adding Milk"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved 1/2 cup (120 ml) of milk to create a smooth slurry. Pour this into the saucepan and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens (about 2-3 minutes).","group":"Thickening","title":"Dissolve the cornstarch","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Thickening"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the rice pudding into individual bowls or a large serving dish. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.","group":"Cooling","title":"Pour the rice pudding","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooling"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Just before serving, sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon.","group":"Garnish","title":"Just before serving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"For the best texture, use a short-grain rice like Arborio or Glacé. The pudding will thicken significantly as it cools, so do not over-reduce it on the stove.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["medium saucepan","wooden spoon","serving bowls"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard individual dessert servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the pudding fully and refrigerate once cooled. 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