What it tastes like
Mild, creamy and milky with gentle vanilla-like sweetness and a subtle chew from rice.
Dessert · Across Turkey
Sütlaç
Say it: sewt-lach
Turkish rice pudding, softly set with milk and rice. Fırın sütlaç is baked in the oven until its top is beautifully bronzed.
How to order it
Choose fırın sütlaç for the baked version. A properly blistered top should give way to a cool, creamy pudding below.
Good beside it
- Turkish coffee
- Fresh fruit
- A small spoon of ground cinnamon
Dietary note
Contains dairy. Traditional versions may include rice flour or starch; ask about any flavourings or thickeners.