🥄 This creamy rice pudding melts everyone’s heart: here’s the easy recipe to make at home
Are you looking for a comforting, easy, and terribly delicious dish? The homemade rice pudding is the perfect alternative to risotto. Ultra creamy, fragrant, and simple to make, it welcomes itself into your kitchen for a cozy moment with French accents.
Imagine a creamy texture, a soft flavor enhanced by a hint of nutmeg… and to accompany it, golden and tender chicken meatballs. Are you already salivating? Here’s how to prepare it.
✅ The ingredients for your successful rice pudding
No need to overdo it here, it all relies on quality and simplicity. Here’s what you need:
- 100 g of white or semi-complete rice
- 500 ml of chicken or vegetable broth
- 100 ml of thick cream (or coconut cream for a lactose-free version)
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
🔥 Expert tip: use homemade broth or a quality cube to enhance the flavors.
👨🍳 Key steps for an infallible rice pudding
- Pre-cook the rice for 10 minutes in salted boiling water. Drain.
- In a saucepan, pour a little broth and the rice. Heat gently.
- Add the broth gradually, stirring regularly as for a risotto.
- When the rice is nice and tender, turn off the heat and stir in the cream. Mix well.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
Result: a melting rice pudding, ultra smooth, with a delicate flavor.
🍗 Chicken meatballs: the side dish that makes all the difference
To turn this pudding into a complete meal, add some quick homemade chicken meatballs.
Ingredients:
- 2 ground chicken fillets
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs
- Parsley, coriander, chives
- Paprika, cumin, salt, pepper
Preparation:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Shape into walnut-sized meatballs.
- Brown them in a pan with a little oil, for 3-4 minutes on each side.
💡 Tip: you can also bake them for a lighter version.
🍽️ Gourmet presentation
Plate your rice pudding in a deep plate or bowl. Place the meatballs on top. Finish with:
- A few sprigs of fresh parsley
- Grated lemon zest for freshness
- A twist of the pepper mill
📷 It’s ready to be posted on Insta.
📌 Essentials to remember
| Secret | Why it’s important | Your tip |
|---|---|---|
| Well-cooked rice | Base of the texture | Slow cooking and hot liquid |
| Cream off the heat | Prevents it from curdling | Keeps the creaminess |
| Correct seasoning | Enhances the flavor | Nutmeg + salt + pepper |
❤️ Your turn to play
Test the recipe tonight and adapt it to your taste: mushrooms, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, crispy tofu… The rice pudding is the perfect base to be creative.
And if you want more trendy recipes that are buzzing on Discover, let me know 👨🍳
Hello, my name is Lucas, I’m 38 years old and I’m a restaurateur. Passionate about cooking, I take great pride in serving homemade dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. My goal is to create a memorable culinary experience for each and every one of my guests. Welcome to my gastronomic world!
