Orange Blossom Rice Pudding Recipes

ORANGE BLOSSOM RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Place the pudding rice in a large non-stick saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the rice one inch above the level of the rice.
• Bring to a boil and cook until rice is tender.
• Add the milk and sugar. Return to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer.
• Mix together the cornstarch with a tablespoon or two of milk to form a slightly runny paste.
• While stirring the rice, slowly add the cornstarch mixture.
• Mix in the orange blossom water and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and transfer the rice into a large glass serving bowl or 6 individual ramekins.
• Cool at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Dust with cinnamon before serving.

ORANGE RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Squeeze out excess water from the raisins and keep aside.
• Boil milk in a non-stick saucepan.
• Drain and add rice to the boiling milk, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continuously until the rice is soft and the milk is completely absorbed.
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Combine cooked rice with honey, raisins, vanilla, grated orange rind and chopped dates (if desired), and fresh orange juice.
• Pour into a medium ceramic or glass ovenproof dish.
• Bake the pudding in a preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes.
• Serve warm or chilled.