Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo)
A creamy rice dessert made with milk, rice, and cinnamon. It's a delicious bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk whole milk
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup rice arborio
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1½ tbsp vanilla extract
- salt pinch
Instructions
- In a medium pot bring the water to a boil. On high heat add the rice and cook until the rice is tender.
- Pour in half of the milk, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Stir frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Lower the heat and add the rest of the milk, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir frequently. Cook on low heat until the pudding has thickened.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool down. Serve in small bowls and leave it overnight in the fridge. Sprinkle cinnamon powder and serve.
- This creamy pudding can also be eaten warm. Sprinkle cinnamon powder.