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Sutlijaš

Sutlijaš or sutlija is a sweet, cinnamon-flavored rice pudding typical of the Balkans and Turkey.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Balkan

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup round rice
  • 4 cups milk
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • zest of a lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
  • cinnamon powder for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Mix the milk, caster sugar, butter, vanilla sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium to high heat.
  2. Heat until small bubbles appear on the edges of the pan, then remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in another large non-stick pan, bring water to a boil. Add the rice and salt and lower the heat.
  4. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
  5. Drain the rice.
  6. Place the saucepan containing the milk mixture over medium heat and simmer. Add the rice and, stirring very regularly, simmer uncovered for about 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
  7. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  8. Divide the hot milk rice into bowls and serve sprinkled with cinnamon.