Thai Red Rice Pudding

Name: Thai Red Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red rice (Thai); 1/2 cup long grain white rice; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons rose water; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3 cups water; 3 cups milk; 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup golden raisin; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons ground pistachio nuts (optional)

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup red rice (Thai)
1/2 cup long grain white rice
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons rose water
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 cups water
3 cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons ground pistachio nuts (optional)

Directions

1

In a large saucepan combine both rices, sugar, salt, 3 cups water, and 3 cups milk. Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer over low heat until half the liquid has evaporated. This will take about 30-40 minute.
2

Now add in the rose water, ground cardamom, and the can of coconut milk. Continue simmering another 30-40 minute The mixture should be fairly thick.
3

Now add in the lemon zest and 1/2 cup half and half. Check the sweetness and add more sugar if you feel it is necessary. Stir until the mixture is creamy and remove from the heat.
4

Garnish with ground pistachio nuts if desired.
5

Enjoy!