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 Kheer or Paysam, an Indian rice pudding | |
| Alternative names | creamed rice, sütlaç, sholezard, riz au lait, arroz-doce, kheer, arroz con leche |
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| Type | Milk |
| Place of origin | Worldwide |
| Serving temperature | Any temperature |
| Main ingredients | Rice, water or milk |
Rice pudding is a dish made from rice mixed with water or milk and commonly other ingredients such as sweeteners, spices, flavourings and sometimes eggs.
Variants are used for either desserts or dinners. When used as a dessert, it is commonly combined with a sweetener such as sugar. Such desserts are found on many continents, especially Asia, where rice is a staple. Some variants are thickened only with the rice starch, while others include eggs, making them a kind of custard.[1]