Comforting creamy dessert with leftover rice, sweetened and flavored with cinnamon, perfect warm or chilled.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked leftover rice (white or jasmine preferred)
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
→ Flavorings
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ Finish
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
08 - Ground cinnamon for garnish
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, mix cooked rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon.
02 - Place saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
03 - Reduce heat and cook uncovered, stirring often for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract, salt, and butter (if using) during the last two minutes of cooking.
05 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly; mixture will thicken further as it cools.
06 - Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with additional ground cinnamon.
