Rizogalo - Greek Rice Pudding Recipe

  • by XpatAthens
  • Monday, 29 January 2018
Rizogalo - Greek Rice Pudding Recipe
It gets its name, rizogalo, from its two main ingredients--rice (rizi) and milk (gala). Greek rice pudding is a thick and creamy treat, popular during Greek Carnival or Apokries.
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 quart milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup rice
  • 3-inch strip of lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs (beaten well)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Dash ground cinnamon (for serving)
To learn how to make Rizogalo, please visit: The Spruce