It wasn't. I thought it was a texture problem, but eating it warm actually helped that. (I made a half batch and did not use a bay leaf because I didn't have any.) I did like it better than any other rice pudding I've ever had, but that means I just thought it was edible, not even good. (I took several bites of this one, as opposed to 1-2 bites of all those that came before.) I can't really put my finger on what it is I don't like, about this recipe in particular or rice pudding in general. It's just not working for me. And again, I don't think it's a problem with this recipe. I haven't liked any of the ones I've tried. Vanilla, almond, with or without eggs and/or butter and/or lemon zest, baked, stove top, fruit or no fruit.... it just doesn't seem to matter. I'm afraid rice pudding and I will just have to agree to disagree.
Currently feeling:
just not feeling it
Not every food is for everyone. Me, I don't like banana pudding (which means any day now they'll come take my southerner credentials away...).
ReplyDeleteHmm, don't know if this is a 'cultural difference' thing, but here in England traditional rice pudding is served very hot and runny! I love it. Some people like the leftovers cold (and thicker) but not me. I wonder if we're talking about the same thing - I'll have to look up your recipe!
ReplyDeleteI've never even tried rice pudding - mostly cause it just doesn't even look good and I cannot imagine it would taste good! LOL
ReplyDeleteWell, now, if you are a crystallized ginger fan, then I have a recipe you should try...somewhere...it's basically chai tea-type spices in rice pudding. I'm not a huge fan of rice pudding, either, but that was yummy.
ReplyDeleteI don't like rice or bread pudding, so you aren't alone!
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