By Shireen Jamooji
January 1, 2023
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Rice is a staple food for many cultures but its diverse taste and texture means that it’s also an ideal base for desserts. Here are some ways the world makes rice desserts.
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A classic British dessert, rice pudding combines rice, milk, and sugar, creating a comforting and creamy delight.
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A South Indian favourite, payasam blends rice, milk, jaggery, and coconut, offering a sweet and fragrant dessert.
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This Indian delicacy involves simmering rice in milk, sweetening it with sugar, and enhancing the flavour with cardamom and nuts.
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A Spanish treat, arroz con leche infuses rice with cinnamon and citrus, resulting in a rich, aromatic dessert.
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Hailing from the Mughlai cuisine, firni features ground rice, milk, and a hint of rose water, creating a smooth and delectable pudding.
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Hailing from Thailand, this dessert combines fragrant sticky rice with sweet mango slices and a drizzle of coconut milk.
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Japanese mochi involves sweet rice pounded into a sticky, chewy texture, often filled with sweetened red bean paste or ice cream.
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An Egyptian rice pudding, roz bel laban incorporates rice, milk, and vanilla, offering a simple yet satisfying dessert.
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