Dessert for 4

Afghan Rice Pudding

Name: Afghan Rice Pudding
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain white rice; 1/4 cup water; 3 cup unsweetened oat milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp rose water; 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

$2.51for 445 minServes 4

Short-grain rice simmers slowly with oat milk, sugar, rose water, and cardamom until thick and creamy.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Almond, 26 oz$0.05/oz typical	26 oz	$1.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.51

Swaps

Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Desserts

Typical price

$0.63 per serving$2.51 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup short-grain white rice
1/4 cup water
3 cup unsweetened oat milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp rose water
1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Steps

Rinse the rice under cool water and drain it.
Combine the rice, water, and oat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring often.
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and thick.
Stir in the sugar, rose water, and cardamom, then cook for 3 minutes.