23 Nov 08 Reisauflauf

Austrian Desserts: Reisauflauf

Ingredients (3 to 4 persons)
125 g of rice
125 mL of milk
salt
grated cinnamon
50 g of butter
50 g of sugar
3 eggs

What Reisauflauf is
A simple rice cake that is served hot as a dessert or main – the term “Auflauf” generally refers to a variety of meals that are made in casseroles and baked in the oven.
It is a simple dish that is easy to prepare.

How to prepare Reisauflauf
Boil the milk and add all spices.
Boil the rice in it until it is soft.
Mix the butter with the sugar until foamy, stir in the yolks and mix all with the rice.
Whip the egg white until stiff and mix them with the rice-dough.
Grease a casserole or frying pan and coat it with some breadcrumbs.
Then put the dough into it and bake at 175 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes until golden-brown.
Cut it into cubes and serve with chutney or fruit stew.