This payesh recipe will give you a taste of what kids in Bangladesh eat! Payesh is a sweet rice pudding that many Bangladeshi kids enjoy on special occasions — usually as dessert. Try making it with your family. You can put some in a jar and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning you’ll have a handy breakfast to get the energy you need to reach your goals!

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Payesh-ingredients

Payesh

Yields6 Servings

Adult help needed.

 ¼ cup basmati rice
 ¼ cup warm full-fat milk
 pinch of saffron threads
 4 cups full-fat milk
 ½ cup sugar
 2 bay leaves
 ¼ tsp cardamom powder
 ¼ cup chopped mixed nuts (unsalted cashews, almonds and pistachios)
1

Rinse, then soak rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Combine ¼ cup warm milk and saffron threads in a bowl and set aside.

2

Simmer 4 cups milk in a deep, nonstick pan for 8 minutes. Stir in rice and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

3

Add sugar, bay leaves, cardamom and saffron-milk mixture. Mix well and cook on medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Turn off heat, discard bay leaves, add nuts and mix well.

4

Refrigerate at least 1 hour; serve chilled.

Ingredients

 ¼ cup basmati rice
 ¼ cup warm full-fat milk
 pinch of saffron threads
 4 cups full-fat milk
 ½ cup sugar
 2 bay leaves
 ¼ tsp cardamom powder
 ¼ cup chopped mixed nuts (unsalted cashews, almonds and pistachios)
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These kids are enjoying a meal at their Compassion center.
These kids are enjoying a meal at their Compassion center.