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Yak kheer (yak milk rice pudding)

Rice slowly simmered in sweetened yak milk and flavoured with cardamom, for a creamy, comforting dessert. It is traditionally served at festivals and ceremonies.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

353 kcal per serving

Protein
11.6 g
Carbohydrates
57.7 g
of which sugars
37.7 g
Fat
8.1 g
of which saturated fat
3.1 g
Fiber
1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Lightly crush the cardamom pods to release their seeds.
  3. Bring the milk to a simmer in a large pan with the cardamom.
  4. Add the rice and simmer over very low heat for 40 minutes, stirring often.
  5. When the rice is tender and the mixture creamy, add the sugar and saffron.
  6. Cook for another 5 minutes, sprinkle with slivered almonds, and serve warm or cold.

Variations and tips

Version with raisins. Add the raisins along with the sugar for a fruity note.

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