Vietnamese Inspired Apple and Cinnamon Rice Pudding

A creamy and comforting rice pudding infused with the flavors of Vietnam, seasonal apples, and warm cinnamon. Enjoy it warm or chilled.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.02/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupArborio Rice(Or other short-grain rice)

£0.40

3cupsRice Milk(Unsweetened)

£0.75

0.5cupFull-Fat Coconut Milk

£0.50

2mediumApples(Peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Honeycrisp, Gala))

£0.80

1teaspoonGround Cinnamon

£0.05

1wholeStar Anise(Optional, for added flavor)

£0.20

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.15

2tablespoonsMaple Syrup(Or to taste)

£0.60

0.5teaspoonFish Sauce(Adds a subtle savory complexity)

£0.05

1teaspoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

2tablespoonsToasted Coconut Flakes(For garnish (optional))

£0.30

2tablespoonsChopped Peanuts(For garnish (optional))

£0.25

Total Cost

£4.10

£1.02 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, rice milk, coconut milk, diced apples, cinnamon, star anise (if using), and salt.
2.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3.
Remove from the heat and discard the star anise. Stir in the vanilla extract, maple syrup, fish sauce, and lime juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as needed.
4.
Serve warm in bowls, garnished with toasted coconut flakes and chopped peanuts (optional). Alternatively, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (260g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

56g

22% of RDA

Fat

15g

21% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

28 g

31% of RDA

Sodium

220 mg

10% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.

If the pudding becomes too thick, add a little more rice milk or water.

Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.

Experiment with different types of apples for varying textures and flavors.

If you don't have star anise, you can omit it or add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg for a similar flavor profile.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Whisk

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.

If the pudding becomes too thick, add a little more rice milk or water.

Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.

Experiment with different types of apples for varying textures and flavors.

If you don't have star anise, you can omit it or add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg for a similar flavor profile.

Vietnamese Inspired Apple and Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Ingredients

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