Recipe: Exotic Rice Pudding on Demand (using raisins and cardamom, serves 1)

EXOTIC RICE PUDDING ON DEMAND

1 cup cooked rice
3/4 cup milk, plus more for serving if desired
A small handful of golden raisins (or other dried fruit, such as cherries or a pinch of saffron threads)
2 pinches of ground cardamom
Honey (to taste)
Tiny pinch of salt
Chopped pistachio nuts
Plain yogurt (optional)

In a small pan, combine the rice with the milk and raisins or other dried fruit. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

While the rice is cooking, stir in the saffron threads, cardamom, honey and salt. Cook until most of the milk has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Transfer the rice to a pretty bowl, and garnish it with a drizzle of honey and the chopped pistachio nuts. If your rice absorbed all the milk and you want more liquid, add more milk or consider adding a few spoonfuls of yogurt.

Makes 1 serving
Adapted from source: What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin