ReceptnaptárSweet milk soup with rice
Sweet milk soup with rice is the taste of childhood: rice slowly softening in hot milk with a little sugar, finished with a dusting of cinnamon. It is a simple, gentle breakfast or supper, and for many it recalls their grandmother's kitchen. An egg yolk makes it silkier and richer, but it is delicious without one too. It is especially welcome on cool mornings or when you are feeling unwell.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Heat the milk in a large pan over medium heat, but don't bring it to the boil too quickly or the bottom will catch.
- When the milk starts to steam, sprinkle in the washed rice and bring to the boil, stirring.
- Turn the heat down to low-medium and cook covered, stirring often, for 15-18 minutes until the rice is soft and the milk has thickened slightly.
- Add a pinch of salt and sugar to taste and stir.
- For a silkier, richer soup, thin the egg yolks with a small ladleful of the warm soup, pour back into the pan and heat through for 1-2 minutes, stirring (don't boil it, or the egg will curdle).
- Take off the heat and leave for 5 minutes so the rice softens further.
- Serve in warm bowls; you can sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.
Based on: A jó házikonyha (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Cook it in a heavy-based pan and stir often, because milk that catches on the bottom burns, and the burnt taste spoils the whole soup.
- Rinse the pan with cold water before cooking, because this makes it harder for the milk to stick.
- Round-grain pudding rice is best, because it releases plenty of starch and thickens the soup naturally.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be made with plant-based milk?
Yes, oat or almond drink both work, but these burn more easily, so cook it over a low heat. The flavour will be lighter, while the rice takes care of the thickness.
How do I reheat it?
It thickens a great deal as it cools, so loosen it with a little milk and warm it over a low heat, stirring. It is also delicious cold with fruit, especially in summer.
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