Moroccan Tagine-Spiced Rice Pudding with Pistachios and Rosewater

A creamy and comforting rice pudding infused with warm Moroccan tagine spices, topped with crunchy pistachios and a delicate rosewater drizzle. This fragrant dessert offers a unique twist on a classic favorite.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

445 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.11/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupArborio Rice(Or other short-grain rice)

£0.35

3cupsWhole Milk(Can substitute with almond or oat milk for a vegan option)

£0.75

0.5cupHeavy Cream(Optional, for extra creaminess)

£0.65

0.3cupGranulated Sugar(Adjust to your preference)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonGround Cinnamon

£0.05

0.3teaspoonGround Ginger

£0.03

0.3teaspoonGround Turmeric

£0.04

aPinch of Saffron threads(Optional, for color and flavor)

£1.50

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.3cupUnsalted Pistachios(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.75

1tablespoonRosewater(For drizzling)

£0.20

Total Cost

£4.43

£1.11 per serving

Instructions

1.
Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.
2.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, milk, cream (if using), sugar, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, saffron (if using), and salt.
3.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
4.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.
5.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6.
Spoon the rice pudding into individual serving bowls.
7.
Garnish with chopped pistachios and a drizzle of rosewater.
8.
Serve warm or chilled.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

445 kcal / 1862 kJ

Carbs

46g

18% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

26 g

29% of RDA

Sodium

160 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of orange peel or a cardamom pod to the milk while simmering. Remove before serving.

If the rice pudding becomes too thick while cooking, add a splash more milk to thin it out.

For a smoother texture, you can use a blender or immersion blender to partially blend the rice pudding after cooking, but be careful not to over-blend it.

The rice pudding will continue to thicken as it cools.

Store leftover rice pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Medium saucepan

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