Traditional Welsh Recipes

Pwdin Reis Cymreig (Welsh Rice Pudding).

This rice pudding is lightened with stiffly beaten egg white and flavoured with nutmeg and a bayleaf.

Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the nutmeg, salt and bayleaf and bring to the boil. Pour in the rice and simmer until the milk is absorbed and the rice is cooked., adding a little extra milk if necessary. Remove from the heat and remove the bayleaf. Set oven to 425°For Mark 7 Allow the rice to cool slightly then mix in the egg yolks. Whisk the egg whites until they hold their shape and fold into the rice mixture. Turn into a lightly buttered 1½ - 2 pint dish and cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until the top is golden. Serve with stewed fruit, jam or honey.

This rice pudding dish contains no sugar, but if desired, a little can be added to taste and, although it is not traditional, the bay leaf can be omitted.