Rice Pudding with Rum and Raisin Sauce
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Rice Pudding with Rum and Raisin Sauce
Recipe by Louis Tikaram
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Pudding:
1 ½ tbs unsalted butter
½ cup Arborio rice
3 ½ cups Norco Full Cream Milk
½ cup thickened cream
¼ cup brown sugar
1 vanilla bean pod, halved lengthwise
¼ tsp salt
2 large egg yolks
3 tbs toasted sliced almonds
Buttered Rum Raisin Sauce:
½ cup raisins
⅓ cup dark rum
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbs unsalted butter
Method
To make the Buttered Rum Raisin Sauce, combine raisins and rum in a small saucepan with a lid. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 30 minutes to plump the raisins. After 30 minutes, stir in the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, salt, and cinnamon. Return to the heat and simmer over low heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is thick and glossy. Set aside.
To prepare the Rice Pudding, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add Arborio rice and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant. Stir in Norco Full Cream Milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla bean pod halves, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens, about 30–35 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the vanilla bean pod halves.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually ladle in about ½ cup of the hot pudding mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Pour the warmed egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir constantly for about 1 minute until well combined. Remove from the heat and let the pudding cool slightly; it will continue to thicken as it cools.
To serve, spoon the rice pudding into a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Top with the buttered rum raisin sauce and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
