Try this recipe for Spanish rice pudding, then check out our torrijas, crema Catalana, horchata and more Spanish recipes.
Try this caramelised Spanish rice pudding from Andalusian chef Dani Garcia. Dani says, "Rice pudding is one of the most famous desserts in Andalusia and Spain in general. I like to use vanilla pods as a flavouring, classically cinnamon and lemon zest are used. It is slow-cooked to a creamy texture."
This is a recipe that Dani shared as part of his guide to Andalusian cuisine. Check it out to learn about gazpacho, fried aubergine with sugarcane syrup and caramelised torrija.
Andalusian-born chef Dani García’s nurtured his passion for food at the Málaga school of hospitality, La Consula, before he started his career with Martín Berasategui in 1996. He received his first Michelin star for Tragabuches in Málaga at just 25 years old, followed by two Michelin stars for Calima in Marbella. In 2013, he opened BiBo Andalusian Brasserie & Tapas in Marbella, and since then has opened restaurants in Doha, Ibiza and, in August 2021, at the Mondrian Shoreditch. Dani wanted to create a casual tapas and brasserie concept to democratise fine dining.
Dani's recipe tip: "This is one of my favourite Spanish desserts, made with milk, cream, vanilla and rice. It looks easy to cook but it has some hidden techniques."
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Spanish rice pudding recipe
