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Sütlaç is a traditional Turkish rice pudding widely consumed throughout the Balkans and the former Ottoman Empire. The dessert is prepared by slowly baking a simple mixture of rice, milk, and sugar, often thickened with egg yolks. It is traditionally cooked in wide, shallow clay bowls inside an oven, which allows the top layer to caramelize and form a distinctive dark brown crust. The dish is served cold and is a staple offering in Turkish restaurants and homes.

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What ingredients are used in traditional Turkish sütlaç?

A Turkish Ministry of Culture recipe uses rice, milk, sugar, starch, lemon peel, and cinnamon. Its listed version uses one-half cup of rice, five cups of milk, and serves six people. [Turkish Ministry of Culture recipe](https://www.ktb.gov.tr/EN-98883/rice-pudding.html)

What is fırın sütlaç, and how does its top become brown?

Fırın sütlaç is baked Turkish rice pudding, usually portioned into heat-safe cups. One official recipe reserves some pudding, mixes it with beaten egg, spreads it over the top, and bakes the cups at 200 C until browned. [Turkish dairy authority recipe](https://www.esk.gov.tr/tr/10877/Firinda-Sutlac)

Does traditional sütlaç always contain egg yolks?

No. The basic Turkish Ministry recipe thickens the pudding with starch and does not require egg, while the baked version uses beaten egg for the browned surface. [Turkish Ministry of Culture recipe](https://www.ktb.gov.tr/EN-98883/rice-pudding.html)

How is Turkish sütlaç usually served?

It is poured into dessert bowls and served chilled, often with cinnamon on top. The Turkish Ministry recipe also mentions crushed nuts, fresh fruit, or preserves as possible accompaniments. [Turkish Ministry of Culture recipe](https://www.ktb.gov.tr/EN-98883/rice-pudding.html)

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