Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the Arborio rice under cold water and drain it thoroughly.
- Combine the rice, milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir the contents gently with a wooden spoon.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure it does not stick.
- Lower the heat and continue simmering for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat once the rice is tender and the mixture has become creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Fold the raisins into the pudding if desired.
- Let the pudding rest for 10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
To achieve the perfect creamy texture, ensure you keep the heat low and stir often to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste, and feel free to experiment with other add-ins like nutmeg or cardamom for different flavor profiles.
