Sütlaç

Sütlaç

Sütlaç

Veg

A classic Ottoman rice pudding baked in individual clay pots until the top is lightly scorched — creamy, lightly sweetened, and perfumed with vanilla.

Cuisines

Turkish

Best for

Snacks Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup short-grain rice
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
  5. 5 Add the milk and sugar to the cooked rice and stir well.
  6. 6 Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
  7. 7 Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and continue to stir until the pudding thickens, about 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  9. 9 Pour the sütlaç into individual serving bowls and let it cool to room temperature.
  10. 10 Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  11. 11 Before serving, sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of whole milk and cream.