Rice pudding with dried ginger

Rice pudding is a hearty and nutritious dessert with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delicate creamy flavor. This easy rice pudding recipe is quick to prepare and requires no expensive or hard-to-find ingredients or special cooking skills. Adding dried ginger root gives the pudding a richer aroma and a subtle spicy, warming note.

Ginger contains gingerol, shogaol, and paradol – unique biologically active compounds known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Ginger is also a source of vitamin C, which contributes to normal immune system function, as well as B vitamins (B1, B2, and B6), which play an important role in the normal functioning of the nervous system and energy metabolism.

In addition, ginger contains important minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus, which are involved in numerous metabolic processes and contribute to the normal functioning of the body.

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Ingredients

To make this creamy homemade rice pudding with ginger for 5 servings, you will need:

• 3 tbsp rice (preferably short- or medium-grain rice);
• 500 ml milk;
• 150 g water;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 1 tbsp butter;
• 2 tbsp sugar;
• 2 tbsp starch (potato or cornstarch);
• 1 pinch of salt;
• ½ tsp dried ground ginger;

How to make rice pudding with ginger

First, rinse the rice thoroughly. Place it in a saucepan, add the water and salt, and cook until the rice is tender.

In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolk, melted butter, sugar, ground ginger, and 400 ml of milk. Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and slightly foamy.

Pour the remaining 100 ml of milk into another bowl and mix it with the starch until completely dissolved. Make sure there are no lumps.

Next, combine the starch-and-milk mixture with the cooked rice, and then gradually add the milk-and-egg mixture. Cook everything over low heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring regularly.

Divide the pudding between individual ramekins or heatproof serving dishes. Bake at 200°C (392°F) for approximately 15–20 minutes.

After baking, allow the pudding to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This gives the dessert time to set and develop its creamy texture.

This homemade rice pudding is delicious both warm and chilled. For an attractive presentation, garnish it with a sprig of fresh mint, powdered sugar, or decorative confectionery sprinkles.

Tips and notes:

For the best texture, it is recommended to use unpolished, non-parboiled rice. If desired, add a small amount of almond flour during preparation. It will make the pudding even more aromatic, nutritious, and satisfying.

Almond flour, dried ginger, and many other natural ingredients are available from the Ukrainian online store CraftOil.