CHILLED BANANA AND PISTACHIO RICE PUDDING

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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Nut     Rice     Dessert     Banana     Pistachio     Summer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup long-grain basmati rice (preferably sweet)*
1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 bananas, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Garnish: about 1/4 cup shelled natural pistachios
Accompaniment: melon compote
*available at East Indian markets

Steps:

  • In a bowl soak rice in cold water to cover 30 minutes and drain in a sieve. Rinse rice under cold water and drain.
  • In a small saucepan blanch pistachios in boiling water 3 minutes and drain in a sieve. Rinse pistachios under cold water and pat dry. Rub off pistachio skins and chop pistachios coarse.
  • In a heavy 1-quart saucepan melt butter over low heat and cook cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice, milk, and cream and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool pudding and transfer to a serving dish. Stir in pistachios and bananas. Chill pudding, covered, at least until cold, about 4 hours, and up to 2 days.
  • Garnish pudding with pistachios and serve with compote.

Javeeed Khan
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This rice pudding is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some spices next time.


Easton Laurence
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I still enjoyed this rice pudding. The pistachio flavor really shines through.


sehan sehan
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This rice pudding is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It's light, refreshing, and so easy to make.


Miss Sonale
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I love that this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Olasimbo Olawale
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This rice pudding is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


hockster
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I had some trouble finding coconut milk, but I'm glad I did because it really made this recipe special. The rice pudding was so creamy and delicious.


Samatar Films
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This rice pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used ripe bananas. Next time I'll try using less ripe bananas or adding less sugar.


Niaz Khang
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I'm not usually a fan of rice pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the banana and pistachio flavors are a perfect match.


Felito Poncedeleon
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so simple to make and it tastes amazing. I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness from the bananas.


Dipson Magar
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of bananas and pistachios, but it was surprisingly delicious. The rice pudding was creamy and flavorful.


Tara McHugh-Lee
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This rice pudding is my new favorite dessert. It's healthy, refreshing, and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Roshan Periera
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone raved about it. It was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious.


Asmi Rai
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This rice pudding was a hit! The combination of bananas, pistachios, and coconut milk was divine. I loved the chilled texture, it was perfect for a summer dessert.