Arroz Almendrado

This rice pudding uses short grain rice along with milk, whipping cream, honey, ground toasted almonds and eggs. There's also orange peel, almond and vanilla extracts, and spices to add flavor.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup short grain rice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• pinch of salt
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup honey
• 1/3 cup ground toasted almonds
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Method

Combine water, rice, zest, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer 15 minutes. Add the milk, cream, honey, and almonds. Simmer uncovered 25-30 minutes, or until liquid is reduced. Temper the egg yolks by stirring in 1/4 cup of the hot rice mixture. Add all the egg mixture to the hot rice mixture, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes: This is delicious warm or cold. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds and additional grated nutmeg.

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: Sugarlump
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