Greek Rizogalo

Published March 24, 1998

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(18)
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Amanda Hesser

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1 cup short-grain rice (sushi or Arborio)

  • 4 cups whole milk

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 two-inch pieces of lemon peel

  • Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

101 grams carbs; 24 milligrams cholesterol; 521 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 8 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 106 milligrams sodium; 11 grams protein; 62 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan (4 to 6 quarts), combine the rice and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add milk, sugar and lemon peel. Bring back to a boil, stirring frequently. Lower heat, continuing to stir, so milk simmers vigorously without bubbling over. Simmer until the liquid is reduced and thickened to a creamy consistency that will coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir frequently to keep rice from sticking to bottom of pan.

  3. Step 3

    Discard lemon peel. Spoon equal amounts of rice into four serving bowls, and let sit for a minute. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve.

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I seek out Rizogalo everywhere I go in Greece, and rice pudding everywhere else I go. It has been a favorite treat since childhood. Far and away, this recipe completely nails the best version of Rizogalo in my book. Not liquidy, perfectly viscous, and not overly sweet. I load on the cinnamon for serving! I used a Dutch oven the first time I made this, and it executed perfectly.

One of the world's greatest snacks. Eat it warm or cold. Just never forget the cinnamon.

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Adapted from Daphne Zepos

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