Creamy Rice Pudding
Leftover Rice Hack! Easy Rice Cooker Rice Pudding (Turn Your Home into a Gourmet Kitchen)
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to make an elegant dessert using leftover rice from your kitchen? This recipe is the perfect solution: ‘Rice Cooker Rice Pudding’! It’s delicious served warm or chilled, making it a hit with everyone. Following a recipe inspired by YouTuber Yuminju, I’ll guide you through creating cafe-quality desserts effortlessly in your own kitchen. With just a rice cooker, you can whip up a delightful home cafe dessert in no time!
Pudding Ingredients
- 250g Milk (approx. 1 cup)
- 50g Rice (approx. 1/4 cup)
- 100g Water (for cooking the rice)
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 2 Tbsp Sugar (approx. 24g)
- 1g Vanilla Extract (approx. 5 drops)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 8g Butter
- A pinch of Black Sesame Seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse 50g of rice thoroughly. Place the rinsed rice and 100g of water into the inner pot of your rice cooker and select the ‘Cook’ function to prepare the rice. You can use any type of rice. This will yield approximately 100g of cooked rice. (Tip: Using leftover cooked rice or day-old rice also works wonderfully for making rice pudding!)
Step 2
Transfer 100g of the warm, freshly cooked rice into a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (about 24g) of sugar, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and 250g of milk. Finally, add 1g (about 5 drops) of vanilla extract for a fragrant aroma, and stir well with a whisk or spatula until all ingredients are combined. Return the mixture to the rice cooker and use the ‘Reheat’ function to cook for 9 minutes. (Important Tip: Vanilla extract is a crucial ingredient that significantly enhances the flavor of rice pudding, so be sure to include it!)
Step 3
After reheating for 9 minutes, set the rice cooker to ‘Keep Warm’ and let it sit for 30 minutes. This allows the rice grains to soften and break down, creating a creamy consistency. (Caution: While reheating again can shorten the cooking time, prolonged simmering of milk on high heat can cause milk foam to overflow from the steam vent, making cleanup cumbersome. Cooking slowly on ‘Keep Warm’ is also better for maintaining your rice cooker.)
Step 4
After 30 minutes, check the softened rice. Add 8g of butter and stir until the butter is well melted and incorporated into the rice mixture. The butter will add a richer, creamier texture.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add the egg yolk for extra creaminess. To prevent the yolk from cooking prematurely, let the mixture cool down to a warm temperature, safe enough to add a raw egg without it scrambling. Once the temperature is right, add 1 egg yolk and mix it thoroughly into the pudding. (Tip: Adding the yolk creates a much smoother and richer pudding. If you are sensitive to consuming raw eggs or have concerns, you can safely omit this step.)
Step 6
Finally, pour the finished rice pudding into elegant dessert cups. Sprinkle a pinch of black sesame seeds on top for a beautiful garnish! It’s delicious served warm as is, or chilled from the refrigerator for a different experience. Enjoy this delightful rice pudding that will surely enhance your dining table!
