Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Summary

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup round grain rice
• 1 medium lemon
• 1 liter milk with a fat content of at least 2.5%
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
• ground cinnamon
• fresh strawberries and mint for garnish

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Instructions

1. Rinse the rice, drain the water. Wash the lemon, grate the zest on a fine grater.
2. Pour half the milk into a saucepan, bring to a boil, add rice and stir. Cook for 10-15 minutes, adding milk as it boils down.
3. Pour granulated sugar and vanilla sugar into a saucepan, add lemon zest. Cook over medium heat for another 5-10 minutes.
4. Arrange the pudding in bowls or vases, cool and sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint when serving.