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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾75gCarbs
🥑5gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Rice with Peach

How to order / say it
Say it Riso e Pesche — [REE-zoh eh PEH-sheh]
Order I'd like the riso e pesche, please.
Locally Vorrei il riso e pesche, per favore.
Say locally

A refreshing dessert featuring rice and fresh peaches.

Why try it?

Riso e Pesche highlights Verona's appreciation for fresh produce and simple, yet delightful desserts. It reflects the region’s love for seasonal fruits and gentle desserts.

How it tastes

Light and creamy, with a comforting sweetness from ripe peaches and a subtle hint of citrus. The rice binds the flavors into a harmonious whole.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

This dish began appearing in Verona in the mid-20th century, likely inspired by the abundance of peaches in the region during summer. It became a beloved cooling dessert during warm months, focusing on natural sweetness.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 150 g short-grain rice
  • 🥛 400 ml milk
  • 2 peaches
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Cook rice in milk with sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  2. 2 Slice peaches and stir into the rice mixture.
  3. 3 Add lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
  4. 4 Chill before serving for a refreshing treat.

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