Rice Pudding

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Dish

The Medium Deep Dish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (90g) arborio or short-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 strip lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • ¾ cup (180ml) water
  • teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup (180ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Add the rice, sugar, salt, lemon peel, raisins, and water to the Anyday. Stir to combine. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  2. Cook in the microwave at Power Level 4

    Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. 

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    Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.

    For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.

    Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:

    PL 10 = 100% = High (default)

    PL 9 = 90% = High

    PL 8 = 80% = Med-High

    PL 7 = 70% = Med-High

    PL 6 = 60% = Medium

    PL 5 = 50% = Medium

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    PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low

    PL 2 = 20% = Low

    PL 1 = 10% = Low

    You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.

    for 22 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the evaporated milk and vanilla extract with the cornstarch. Add to the rice mixture and stir.
  4. Cover and cook at full power for minutes, stirring halfway into the cooking time
  5. Stir the rice while it cools for 30-45 seconds, which will help thicken the pudding. Serve warm or cold with your favorite topping. Try it with cinnamon or dulce de leche for a Latin-inspired twist!

Suggestions

  • Top with cinnamon for a classic dessert.
  • Try it with a dollop of dulce de leche.
  • Try it with lime or orange peel.

Recipe Notes

  • Adjust the power level by 1 as needed — increase if it’s taking longer than expected, or decrease if it’s bubbling over.
  • The pudding will thicken as it cools down. If you like a looser consistency, thin it out with some regular milk right before serving.
  • Freeze the rice pudding in the Anytime Freezer Trays, then reheat when needed with an extra bit of milk.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

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