Chef John's Classic Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups of long grain white rice
• 4 cups of milk
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 cup of raisins
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stir in the rice and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
3. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Stir in the raisins and butter.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Pour into a serving dish and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Rice pudding is a classic dessert that dates back to the Middle Ages.
• Rice pudding is popular in many countries, including India, China, and the United States.
• Rice pudding can be served hot or cold and can be topped with various toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.