Dessert

Orange cardamom rice pudding with dulce de leche

Nici's deliciously creamy orange cardamom rice pudding with dulce de leche is a classic yet comforting dessert; perfect for the whole family to enjoy served with whipped cream and orange rind.
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Ingredients

Method

1.Place the milk, caster sugar, cardamom pods and orange zest in a saucepan, bringing to a gentle simmer. Remove from the heat and let stand to infuse for 15 minutes.
2.Melt the butter in another medium saucepan and add the rice. Toss together so rice is coated. Add the orange juice and cook gently for 2-3 minutes.
3.Pour infused milk over and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 -25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick, creamy and the rice is al dente.
4.Serve with whipped cream, dulce de leche and orange rind.
  • Make your own dulce de leche by immersing 1 can of sweetened condensed milk in a large pot of water, bring it to the boil and then simmer for two hours.
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