Stovetop Rice Pudding

Serves: 6
Cooking Time: 1hr 15min
Chill Time: 2 hours

2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1) Bring water to a boil and add salt and rice. Cook until water is almost evaporated

2) Microwave milk until it is steaming

3) Stir in hot milk and sugar into rice. Add a dash of cinnamon, cardamom, or coconut here if you wish.. Cook uncovered, stirring often for about 45 minutes or until mixture is thick (a spoon is just able to stand up in pudding)

3) Off the heat, stir in vanilla. Let mixture cool slightly before serving, or chill for 2 hours in the fridge for a cold pudding.