Sutlijaš / Balkan Rice Pudding

A traditional Balkan comfort food.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a dry large pot, add in your dry rice and 2 cups of milk. Cook on medium heat, stirring once every minute, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook the rice stirring continuously, until the milk has almost all been absorbed.

Step 2

Add in the rest of the milk and continue cooking the rice on medium heat, stirring continuously.

Step 3

When the mixture reaches a boil, turn down the heat to medium-low and add in the vanilla sugar and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Continue cooking the rice until the liquid is almost completely absorbed and the rice is cooked through. The mixture will be very creamy and pudding-like. This should take around 25 minutes. You must stir the entire time or the rice will stick and burn.

Step 5

When the rice is cooked, add in the heavy cream and sugar. Stir well to combine and adjust sugar to taste.

Step 6

Remove from heat and carefully ladle into serving dishes. This makes 4 very generous portions or 6 smaller portions. Dust with cocoa powder.

Step 7

Serve hot or cold (I like mine very cold directly from the fridge).

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