Purple Rice Pudding with Rose Water Dates

Purple rice is a variety of rice that gets its vibrant color from anthocyanins, which are natural pigments with antioxidant properties.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Purple Rice Pudding with Rose Water Dates

Cooking Method: Simmering, Steaming Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Comfort Food, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Purple Rice
• 4 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Rose Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Dates
• 2 tablespoon Pistachios
• 2 tablespoon Almonds

Instructions

1. Rinse the purple rice under cold water.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the rinsed purple rice to the saucepan and stir well.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the rice simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
5. Stir in the sugar, rose water, and vanilla extract, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. In a separate small saucepan, combine the dates with 1/4 cup of water and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the dates are soft.
7. Remove the dates from the heat and let them cool slightly.
8. Once the rice pudding is cooked, divide it into serving bowls.
9. Top each bowl with the cooked dates, pistachios, and almonds.
10. Let the pudding cool for 30 minutes before serving.
11. Serve the purple rice pudding with rose water dates chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.