Brief Summary
This video provides a recipe for making baked rice pudding (fırında sütlaç), a popular Turkish dessert. It covers the preparation of the rice, the cooking process with milk and vanilla, the addition of a starch mixture for thickening, and the baking technique to achieve a golden-brown crust. The recipe emphasises achieving the right consistency and flavour, and includes tips for serving and garnishing the final product.
- Cooking the rice until it absorbs all the water.
- Adding milk, vanilla and starch mixture.
- Baking in the oven until golden brown.
Introduction
The video introduces a recipe for "fırında sütlaç," which translates to baked rice pudding, described as one of the most delicious milk-based desserts. The presenter invites viewers to start the recipe immediately to achieve the perfect consistency.
Preparing the Rice
To begin, half a water glass of washed rice is placed into a suitable saucepan, followed by the addition of two water glasses of water. The hob is set to a medium heat, and the saucepan is placed on it. The mixture is stirred occasionally and left to cook until the rice has fully absorbed the water and softened.
Adding Milk and Vanilla
Once the rice has cooked, one litre of milk and a packet of vanilla are added to the saucepan. The ingredients are stirred together, and the mixture is left to simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
Preparing the Starch Mixture
While the rice and milk mixture simmers, a starch mixture is prepared. In a small bowl, three tablespoons of starch are combined with half a water glass of milk. This is stirred until the starch is fully dissolved.
Combining Ingredients and Cooking
One water glass of granulated sugar and the starch mixture are added to the simmering rice and milk. The combined mixture is cooked, with occasional stirring, until it thickens to the desired consistency, which takes about 10 minutes.
Dividing and Preparing for Baking
The cooked rice pudding is divided into serving dishes, which are then placed in a baking tray. Water is added to the tray, filling it to about halfway up the sides of the dishes.
Baking the Rice Pudding
The tray with the rice pudding is placed on the top shelf of a preheated oven and baked until the tops of the puddings turn a golden-brown colour.
Cooling and Serving
Once baked, the rice puddings are removed from the oven and left to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. They are then transferred to another tray and placed in the refrigerator to chill for approximately 2-3 hours. After chilling, the rice pudding is ready to serve, and can be garnished with nuts such as hazelnuts, pistachios, or almonds. The presenter guarantees the recipe will deliver the perfect consistency and flavour.
