BAKED SWEET-SAVORY CARNAROLI-RICE PUDDING
Mastic comes from the mastic tree and is often used as a spice. Here, it adds an herbal note. Mastic crystals and powder (sold as gum mastic) are available at kalustyans.com.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the pistachio praline: Oil a baking sheet. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the sugar; swirl the pan as it begins to brown. When dark caramel, remove from the heat and stir in the pistachios. Spread on the baking sheet. Cool completely, then chop finely.
- For the pudding: Grind the challah in a food processor. Add 3 tablespoons butter and pulse until mixed. In a mini processor, grind the pine nuts, then blend with 3 tablespoons butter. Using a spice grinder, grind the cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, mastic, grains of paradise and sea salt. In a small pan, heat 1 cup half-and-half with finely chopped citron peel and bay leaf until steaming.
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil and add the rice. Blanch for 1 minute, then drain. Pour 5 cups half-and-half in a saucepan over medium heat until just steaming. Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar, the vanilla bean and seeds and the ground spices. Add the rice and simmer uncovered on low heat until the rice is al dente, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain well and discard the vanilla bean.
- Butter a 3-inch-deep, 4-quart casserole. Drain the currants. Drain and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Spread half the rice in the casserole, then spread the ricotta and sprinkle with the currants, tomatoes and pine nuts. Spread with the remaining rice. Discard the bay leaf from the citron-peel infusion and pour over the rice. Cover with bread crumbs, then the praline. Bake until the topping is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. If desired, gently fold in half-and-half when serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 741, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Justin Matthews
[email protected]I'm a big fan of one-pot meals. This rice pudding is a great option because it's easy to make and clean up is a breeze.
Abaidu khan
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the almonds in this recipe with chopped walnuts. It turned out just as delicious.
Jayson
[email protected]This rice pudding is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the hidden carrots and peas.
Katlego Judith
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe with different types of cheese. I think a sharp cheddar or a Gruyère would be delicious.
Johnnylee Perea
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses carnaroli rice. It gives the rice pudding a nice, chewy texture.
Dipuo Pelo
[email protected]This rice pudding is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Jeandre Jakie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my rice pudding turned out perfectly! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness.
Feliz Reyes
[email protected]This rice pudding was a bit too dry for my liking. I would recommend adding more milk or cream to the recipe.
Ice Cream Angel
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Rohan Sylvester
[email protected]This rice pudding is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Hagen lawler
[email protected]I've made this rice pudding several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Saira Sajid
[email protected]This rice pudding is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a delicious and satisfying meal.
ahmed mahmoud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rice pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of bacon and cheese makes it a truly special dish.
Simone Galasso
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The rice pudding is creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Teerath Kachhi
[email protected]I made this rice pudding for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Folake Awofusi
[email protected]This rice pudding is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The addition of crispy bacon and cheese gives it a unique and irresistible twist. I highly recommend trying this recipe.