Rice pudding is delicious and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. it ks very simple to make and good for your health.
Ingredients
- Cooked rice, preferably medium-grain
- Salt
- Whole milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Dash of Cinnamon (optional)
Making Classic Rice Pudding
Have cooked rice ready in a saucepan or dry rice.
If you are using dry rice, do the following
Fill a saucepan with dry rice (preferably medium-grain) and add water.
Let the water and rice to boil over medium-high heat.
Cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer the rice over low heat for 15 minutes.
Mix the rice up with a fork. Leave it in the saucepan.
How to prepare
Stir in the milk and sugar. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pot, especially if you made the rice fresh to avoid any stacking to the pot.
Cook the rice, uncovered, over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes
Take the pot off the stove, and stir in the vanilla extract. Keep stirring until it is evenly combined.
Spoon the pudding into cups and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Using a ladle, scoop the pudding into individual bowls. Garnish each with a sprinkle or cinnamon, if desired.
Serve the pudding while it is still hot. If you like you can let the pudding to cool down to room temperature first, then chill it in the fridge until it becomes cold to your liking.
