THE SAFFRON RICE-CLOUD

(Our Play on Spiced Spanish Rice Pudding)

THE SAFFRON RICE-CLOUD

Ingredients: 150g Bomba or Arborio rice, 800ml Whole milk, 100g Sugar, 1 tsp Saffron strands, 1 Cinnamon stick, 1 Lemon (zested), Honey...

Ingredients

  • 150g Bomba or Arborio rice
  • 800ml Whole milk
  • 100g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Saffron strands
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Lemon (zested)
  • Honey

Cooking Method

  1. The Swell Boil rice in water for 5 minutes; drain.
  2. The Bloom Heat milk with saffron and cinnamon; the heat will swell the golden spice oils.
  3. The Simmer Add rice and sugar; simmer on very low heat for 20 minutes, stirring until it forms a thick yellow silk.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with raw lemon zest and a drizzle of honey before serving.

Cuisine: Spanish

Discover more recipes on The Spice Routes — save to favorites, build shopping lists, and upload your own photos.

Spice Routes

Unlock Your Pantry

Match what’s in your kitchen against 1,700+ authentic recipes. Select your core ingredients and spice rack. We only unlock recipes with a 70% match or higher so you can actually finish the meal.

Smart Vegetarian & Non-Spicy Filters
Over 1,700 Authentic Recipes
8 World Cuisines Included

Inspiration Mode — search by a single ingredient

All Recipes

Step 1: Choose Your Core

What protein or main ingredient are you building your dish around? Select as many as you'd like.

Step 2: Choose Your Cuisine

Which style of cooking are you craving today?

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
All Cuisines

Step 3: Add Flavors

Select your favorite ingredients to see matching recipes.

Veggies

Fruits

Spices

Sauces & Bases

Step 4: Time & Heat

How much time do you have to cook today? And how do you feel about spicy food?

Quick & Easy
20 - 45 mins
Effort & Taste
45 mins - 2 hours
Long Haul
2 hours+

Your Curated Recipes

My Account

My Global Shopping List

Guide My Shopping

Select a cuisine, and we'll deal you 5 random recipes so you know exactly what to buy.

Indian
Asian
Italian
French
Spanish
Mexican
Portuguese
Balkan
Surprise Me