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Traditional Turkish rice pudding made with rice, milk, and sugar, Hamsikoy style.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Hamsikoy rice pudding (180 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 36 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Hamsikoy rice pudding takes its name from Hamsiköy, a village in Turkey’s Trabzon province. It is made with rice, milk and sugar, and is especially known for its oven-browned surface. The pudding is creamy, with soft grains of rice and a gentle sweetness.
In Turkey it is commonly served chilled as a dessert after a meal, and is a familiar treat for visitors travelling through the Black Sea region. Elsewhere, it fits naturally among comforting milk puddings and can be enjoyed on its own or with tea or coffee. It is mostly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with 3 g of protein per 100 g. Choose a modest bowl if you want a lighter finish to a meal.
Selected: 100 g
110
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
20g
· 7% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 10% · Fat 20%
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
60mg · 9% DV
Calcium
80mg · 8% DV
Iodine
8µg · 5% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Hamsikoy rice pudding is a traditional Turkish milk-and-rice dessert associated with Hamsikoy, a village in Trabzon province. It is known for its rich, milky character and is commonly served chilled, sometimes with chopped hazelnuts on top.
Hamsikoy rice pudding comes from Hamsikoy in the Maçka district of Turkey’s Trabzon province. The village’s name became closely linked with the dessert, and visitors to the area often seek it out at local restaurants.
Hamsikoy rice pudding is made by cooking rice with milk and sugar until the mixture thickens and the rice becomes tender. Some cooks finish the bowls in an oven to brown the surface, while others serve the stovetop version without that step.
Some versions of Hamsikoy rice pudding are briefly baked after cooking on the stovetop, giving the top a browned finish. Baking is a preparation choice rather than a requirement, so recipes and restaurant servings can differ.
Hamsikoy rice pudding is a regional Turkish style of rice pudding, especially associated with a rich milk flavor and its local tradition. There is no single fixed recipe that separates every Hamsikoy version from every other rice pudding.
The basic ingredients in Hamsikoy rice pudding are milk, rice, and sugar, so eggs and flour are not essential to the traditional preparation. Individual recipes may vary, so ask the cook about additions if you need to avoid either ingredient.
Hamsikoy rice pudding gets its creamy thickness as the rice softens and releases starch into the milk during cooking. A longer, gentle simmer helps the mixture thicken without needing flour, though the final texture varies from recipe to recipe.
Hamsikoy rice pudding is usually served chilled, after it has had time to set and develop its texture. You can eat it warm when freshly made, but cooling it is the customary way to serve it in many Turkish restaurants.
Hamsikoy rice pudding is often served on its own with chopped or ground hazelnuts sprinkled over the top. The hazelnuts add crunch and complement the creamy dessert; they are an optional garnish, not a required ingredient in the pudding itself.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar when making Hamsikoy rice pudding at home. Add less at first, taste the cooked mixture, and adjust before chilling; reducing sugar changes the sweetness, but the milk and rice still give the dessert its familiar character.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.