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Matcha Rice Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Matcha Rice Pudding is a creamy and comforting dessert made with arborio rice cooked slowly in milk, infused with vibrant matcha powder for a unique earthy flavor. Sweetened with white sugar and condensed milk, it’s rich, smooth, and subtly buttery, making it perfect served warm or chilled. Enhanced with vanilla essence and optional white chocolate chips, this pudding offers a delightful twist on a classic favorite that’s great year-round.

Ingredients

Scale

Rice and Liquids

  • 1 cup (190 grams, 6.70 ounces) arborio rice
  • 1 cup (250 ml/grams, 8.81 ounces) water
  • 2 cups (500 ml/grams, 17.64 ounces) milk of choice
  • ½ cup (125 ml/grams, 4.41 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Flavorings and Sweeteners

  • 25 grams (0.88 ounces) white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (10 grams, 0.35 ounces) matcha powder (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • Pinch of salt

Finishing Touches

  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams, 0.98 ounce) butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons (20 grams, 0.71 ounces) white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, add the arborio rice, water, milk, white sugar, matcha powder, softened butter, vanilla essence, sweetened condensed milk, and a pinch of salt. This combination creates a rich base infused with sweet, creamy, and earthy matcha flavors.
  2. Bring to a Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar and prevent the rice from sticking.
  3. Simmer the Pudding: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom. Cook until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  4. Add White Chocolate Chips: Turn off the heat and stir in the white chocolate chips, allowing them to melt slightly into the warm pudding for added sweetness and texture.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the pudding cool to your preferred temperature. It can be served warm immediately or refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours or overnight to enjoy as a chilled, refreshing dessert.

Notes

  • This matcha rice pudding serves as a comforting, warming dessert during winter, and equally refreshing when chilled on a hot summer day.
  • Stir occasionally during simmering to avoid rice sticking or burning.
  • Adjust the amount of matcha powder to taste, as matcha intensity varies by brand.
  • Use milk of choice to adapt for dietary preferences—dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk all work well.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 449 kcal
  • Sugar: 39 g
  • Sodium: 201 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 77 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 38 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/matcha-rice-pudding-recipe/