Newfoundland Rice Pudding: A Culinary Journey Through Canada's Eastern Shores
In the heart of Canada's eastern shores lies a culinary treasure that captures the essence of Newfoundland's rich heritage: Newfie Rice Pudding. This traditional dessert, often referred to as "Newfoundland Figgy Duff" or "Figgy Duff," has captivated the taste buds of generations with its unique blend of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the history, variations, and easy-to-follow recipes of this iconic dish, promising a delightful treat that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet cravings. Discover the secret behind its distinct taste, the perfect balance of spices, and the choice of ingredients that make this pudding an unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer the classic version or explore creative twists, this article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Newfie Rice Pudding that will leave you yearning for more.
CLASSIC RICE PUDDING
This creamy, comforting and Classic Rice Pudding recipe is easy to make on the stovetop. It's a cozy, quick-fix snack or dessert that's perfect for chilly afternoons!
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the egg, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the milk, cream, rice and salt to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes. Stir frequently to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Slowly add about half a cup of the hot rice mixture to the egg mixture, whisking quickly, to temper the egg mixture.
- Add the egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining rice mixture. Stir everything together and continue heating on low heat for about another 5-10 minutes, or until thickened. Don't boil. It will thicken quickly. Keep in mind that the mixture will continue to thicken as it cools, so you don't want it to be too thick before you take it off the heat. A touch soupy still is ok.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Sugar 20.2 g, Sodium 426.2 mg, Fat 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7.2 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg
GRANDMA'S RICE PUDDING
My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made. After she passed away, I took it upon myself to try and find the secret to her rice pudding. It took quite a bit of experimentation, but I finally got it right! And I'm glad to share this easy recipe here. -Margaret DeChant, Newberry, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place rice and raisins in a greased 1-qt. casserole. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and nutmeg; pour over rice. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Pour milk over each serving if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
OLD-FASHIONED RICE PUDDING
This comforting dessert is a wonderful way to end any meal. As a girl, I always waited eagerly for the first heavenly bite. Today, my husband likes to top his with a scoop of ice cream. -Sandra Melnychenko, Grandview, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place first four ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, covered, 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in raisins and vanilla; bake, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ARBORIO RICE PUDDING
Arborio is the stuff that risotto is made of. Its fat, starchy grain makes for silky, rich delicious rice dishes, even for dessert. One of my favorite desserts of all time is rice pudding. The silky richness from the arborio sends it over the top.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice, return to a boil, and then reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Shake the pan occasionally and cook until rice has absorbed the water but it still al dente, about 15 minutes.
- Bring milk, sugar, vanilla, and a few dashes of cinnamon to a simmer in a separate saucepan. Add the cooked rice and cook at a simmer over medium-low heat until rice absorbs most of the milk and mixture starts to get thick and silky, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer pudding to a large bowl and cool to room temperature. Place in refrigerator until cool and set. Serve with whipped cream and a dash more cinnamon.
INSTANT POT RICE PUDDING
Rice pudding prepared in an electric pressure cooker is both speedy and simple - the kind of thing you can whip up in minutes in between other kitchen tasks. This version calls for short-grain rice, which turns plump and pleasingly sticky as it cooks in a combination of milk and heavy cream. Adding a vanilla bean lends deeply aromatic notes, but if you don't have one, just stir 1 tablespoon vanilla extract into the pudding along with the egg yolks. Or skip the vanilla and add a teaspoon of whole cardamom pods to the pot to round out the spicy flavor of the cinnamon. Whipped cream might be overkill on a pudding this rich, but only in the very best way.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In the pressure cooker pot, stir together the rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, orange zest (if using), vanilla bean and seeds, and salt.
- Lock the lid into place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and discard the cinnamon stick, orange zest and vanilla bean.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and yolks. Whisk into the rice and continue to stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. (It will still look soupy at this point.) The residual heat of the rice will cook the yolks, and chilling will thicken the pudding. Stir in the raisins, if using.
- Spoon the pudding into serving bowls, then cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or cardamom and whipped cream, if you'd like.
QUICK RAISIN PUDDING
Make and share this Quick Raisin Pudding recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, raisns and milk in a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle remaining brown sugar and nutmeg on top of batter and dot with butter.
- Pour on the boiling water.
- Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
RICE PUDDING
Anyone looking to try one's hand at playing around with a recipe can't do better than to start with rice pudding. I began making rice pudding with our son's babysitter, a Frenchwoman named Marie-Cécile, who cooked au pif, meaning she followed her instincts and would riff on just about everything she made. Moi? I followed Marie-Cécile's lead and have been making my own version of rice pudding regularly, but rarely with the same flavorings. Sometimes I'll stir chocolate into the pudding right before it's cooked, and often I'll top the pudding with roasted fruit. For apples, cut 2 unpeeled apples into 1/4-inch wedges. Cook 1/2 cup sugar in a nonstick skillet until amber (stir only after the sugar starts to color), add 2 tablespoons butter followed by the apples. Cook, turning the wedges, for 6 to 8 minutes, until translucent.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the rice under cold running water, then turn it into a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Add the salt, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain.
- Rinse the saucepan with cold water, shake out excess (don't dry) and pour in the milk and sugar. If you're using a vanilla bean, scrape the pulp into the pan and drop in the pod (if you're using extract, you'll add it later). Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stay close: Milk is notorious for bubbling over. Lower the heat, stir in the rice and cook at a steady simmer, stirring frequently (especially at the start) for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is very tender, the pudding feels just a little thick as you stir it and most of the milk has been absorbed (the pudding will have cooked down by about half). It's hard to give an exact time because it depends on the rice, the size of the pan and the amount of heat beneath it.
- Scrape the pudding into a heatproof bowl, and remove the vanilla bean, if you've used it. If you're using extract, stir it in now. Cover (if you want to avoid a skin, press plastic wrap against the surface of the pudding), and cool to room temperature or refrigerate. Tightly covered, the pudding will keep in the fridge for about four days; serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 331 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh milk, heavy cream, and eggs will give your rice pudding a richer flavor and texture.
- Cook the rice slowly: This will help the rice absorb the flavors of the milk and cream.
- Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Add the flavorings gradually: This will help you control the intensity of the flavors.
- Chill the rice pudding before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
- Serve the rice pudding with your favorite toppings: Fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup are all delicious options.
Conclusion:
Newfie rice pudding is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a rice pudding that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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