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Creamy rice pudding

A simple, gently sweet rice pudding made on the hob.

5 min preparation30 min cooking2 default servings
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Ingredients & portions.

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IngredientsBatch weight · g
Arborio rice, dry
Caster sugar
Fruit jam

Listed allergens: milk. Check every product label and cross-contact advice.

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Nutrition, as you make it.

Energy403 kcal
Carbohydrate80.2 g
Protein13.8 g
Fat5.6 g

Per serving, based on 2 servings. Estimated from ingredients.

Vitamins, minerals & the full breakdown
Fibre
0.7* g
Sugars
37.7 g
Saturated fat
3.3 g
Sodium
134.5 mg
Potassium
518.1 mg
Calcium
365.6 mg
Magnesium
49.0 mg
Phosphorus
346.1 mg
Iron
0.22 mg
Zinc
1.93 mg
Selenium
5.5 µg
Iodine
91.1 µg
Vitamin A (retinol equivalents)
60.0 µg
Vitamin D
0.00 µg
Vitamin E
0.14 mg
Vitamin K1
0.1* µg
Thiamin (B1)
0.14 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.72 mg
Vitamin B6
0.24 mg
Vitamin B12
2.70 µg
Folate
33.5 µg
Vitamin C
7.5 mg
Niacin equivalents (B3)
3.9 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
2.2 mg
Biotin (B7)
9.6 µg
Copper
0.1 mg
Manganese
0.4 mg
Chloride
285.4 mg

* Partial ingredient subtotal: data is missing for at least one ingredient. A dash means no usable value. Cooking losses and brand differences are not modelled.

What do these nutrients do?

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In the kitchen

How to make it.

  1. Put the rice, milk and sugar into a heavy-based saucepan.
  2. Bring just to a simmer, then turn down the heat. Cook gently for 25–30 minutes, stirring frequently so the base does not catch.
  3. Add a splash of water if the rice needs longer but the mixture becomes too thick. The rice should be tender throughout.
  4. Divide into 2 portions and add the jam. Serve warm, or cool safely and refrigerate.

Fit it around your training.

Why this combination?

Rice, milk and sugar provide carbohydrate in a softer format. Milk also adds protein and calcium; a fortified plant drink changes the nutrient amounts.

When it could work for you

A snack or dessert on a higher-carbohydrate day, or a soft breakfast you have already tried before running. It can be one part of a carb-loading day, not the whole plan.

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Storage & leftovers.

Rice pudding needs quick cooling if not eaten immediately. Refrigerate within one hour, use within 24 hours and reheat no more than once.

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