Burnt Rice Pudding /Sütlâç Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ¾ c. water
½ c. uncooked short-grain rice
4 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1/8 c. rice flour
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon

Method:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover pan, and lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until almost all water is absorbed.

Meanwhile, combine milk and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir until sugar dissolves.

In a small bowl, combine rice flour with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the warm milk, stirring to make a thick paste.

Add cooked rice to warmed milk and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Add rice flour paste to rice and milk mixture, stirring constantly.

Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.

Turn off heat and stir in vanilla. Divide pudding into four ovenproof serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Preheat broiler for 5 minutes. Broil bowls of pudding for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned on top.

Serve warm.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 to 1 ¼ hour
Serves 4