Dessert

Traditional Dutch Rice Tart (Rijstevlaai)

Name: Traditional Dutch Rice Tart (Rijstevlaai)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 200g Flour; 75g Coconut Oil; 100g Vegetable Millk; 10g Yeast; 50g Sugar; 150g Dessert Rice; 100g Sugar; 700g Vegetable Millk; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 2 Cardamom; 2 Star Anise; 1 Cinnamon Stick; 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Traditional Dutch Rice Tart (Rijstevlaai) is a classic dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Flour, Coconut Oil, Vegetable Millk, Yeast, Dessert Rice, Vegetable Millk, Vanilla Extract, Cardamom, Star Anise, Cinnamon Stick, Baking Powder and Lemon Juice, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

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Ingredients

Flour200g
Coconut Oil75g
Vegetable Millk100g
Yeast10g
Sugar50g
Dessert Rice150g
Sugar100g
Vegetable Millk700g
Vanilla Extract1 tsp
Cardamom2
Star Anise2
Cinnamon Stick1
Baking Powder1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice1/2 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

14 steps

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Step 1

Heat the oven to 180°C.

Step 2🥄 Mix

For the dough, mix flour and sugar in a bowl.

Step 3

Heat the 100 grams of milk to lukewarm and dissolve the yeast in it.

Step 4

Let stand for a while until it starts to bubble.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Then add to the flour along with the coconut oil and mix into a smooth dough.

Step 6⏱️ 30 minutes

Let rise for 30 minutes, covered, in a warm place.

Step 7

Meanwhile, make the rice pudding by putting the rice with sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan.

Step 8

Add the cardamom, star anise and cinnamon.

Step 9♨️ Boil

Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly.

Step 10

Take out the spices.

Step 11🥄 Mix

In a small bowl, mix baking soda with lemon juice/apple vinegar.

Step 12🥄 Mix

Stir well until baking soda is dissolved, then mix into the rice pudding.

Step 13

Roll out the dough on a floured work surface (it is very sticky, but don’t stress it will be fine) and line the bottom and edges of a greased mold with it.

Step 14🥧 Bake⏱️ 30 minutes

Spread the rice pudding over the bottom and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Traditional Dutch Rice Tart (Rijstevlaai) carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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