Comforting Rice Pudding
- 1 c. uncooked rice
- 1⁄2 t. salt
- Peel of an orange or lemon
- 3 c. low-fat milk
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. seedless raisins
- 2 T. dark rum
Mix the rice with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, and stir once. Place orange or lemon peel on top of the rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes and liquid is absorbed.
Remove and discard the peel, heat the milk and cinnamon in a small saucepan till milk is infused with the flavor of cinnamon. Strain milk and stir into cooked rice. Add the sugar and simmer for 20 minutes, or until thick, stirring often. Add the raisins and rum, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot.
When you reheat your rice, add just a little milk to restore its creamy consistency.