Turkish · dessert
Sutlac (Rice Pudding)
Sutlac (Rice Pudding) reads sweetness 8.2, floral 4.6 and richness 2.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Turkish dessert, about 1 hr 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.2 · Floral 4.6 · Richness 2.8 · Warm Spice 2.7 · Nutty 1.3 · Umami 1.2 · Fruity 1.2 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 1/2 cup short-grain rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 45 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 363.4 kcal, 30.1 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 58.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook rice in water until soft, then add milk and sugar and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy.
- Pour into individual clay dishes and grill or broil until a dark caramelised crust forms.
- Chill and serve cold.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.