Saffron Infused Rice Pudding

Saffron Infused Rice Pudding

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Dietary Classification : Vegetarian

Preparation Time:

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan and add the saffron threads, letting them steep.
2. In a separate pot, cook the Arborio rice in a small amount of water until tender.
3. Gradually stir in the warm milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
4. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy (about 25-30 minutes).
5. Pour into serving dishes and let cool. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.