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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup heavy cream (divided)
- ¼ cup Aborio rice
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk (divided)
- ½ vanila bean (split lengthwise)
- 10 cardamom pods (lighly crushed)
- 1 cup (plus 2 tablespoon) granulated sugar
- 2 sheets gelatin (about 4 grams, soaked in cold water until softened)
- ½ cup water (divided, plus more for rice)
- 1 pinch sea salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 256g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 417 | |
| Calories from Fat 368 | 88% |
| Total Fat 41.82g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 25.89g | 104% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium 210mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 7.07g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 4.93g | 3% |
| Protein 5.1g | 8% |
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