🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice
- 3 cups Water
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Sugar(or to taste)
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 Cloves
- 1/2 Vanilla bean(split, or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- for garnish Ground cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
In a deep saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and vanilla bean (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
💡 Tip: Ensure the water is enough to cover the rice. - 3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Add the milk and sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Continue to simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the pudding reaches your desired consistency, about 25-30 minutes.
💡 Tip: Stirring prevents the rice from sticking to the bottom and ensures even cooking. - 6
Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and vanilla bean. If using vanilla extract, stir it in now.
- 7
Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a can of evaporated milk or condensed milk along with the whole milk.
- ✓Some variations include a strip of orange peel or a pinch of cardamom for added aroma.
- ✓If you prefer a smoother texture, you can mash some of the cooked rice against the side of the pot.
🔄 Variations
- Add raisins during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk (like coconut milk or almond milk) and a dairy-free sweetener.