Lemony Rice Pudding with Figs and Saba |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice |
1 tablespoon powdered sugar |
7 cups milk |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
1 tablespoon lemon zest |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 vanilla bean, split |
1 pt. fresh figs, quartered |
saba (see pantry key, below) |
Directions:
1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in first 2 ingredients, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes; drain.
2. Return rice to saucepan; stir in milk and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until thick. Remove vanilla bean. Remove from heat, and transfer to a glass bowl. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill 8 hours.
3. Spoon into serving dishes; top each with figs and a drizzle of saba.
4. Pantry Key. Saba: An ancient sweetener traditionally made from grape juice.
5. Note: We tested with Carolina Plantation Rice ( ) and Zingerman's Saba Balsamic Syrup ( ).
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