Cardamom-scented rice pudding

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
½	cup	Short-grain rice
4	cups	Milk
2		Whole cardamom pods
1		Small stick cinnamon
¼	teaspoon	Salt
¼	cup	Granulated sugar
⅔	cup	Golden raisins
½	teaspoon	Vanilla

Directions

In top of double boiler, stir together rice, milk, cardamom, cinnamon and salt; cover and cook over simmering water, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until thickened. Remove cardamom and cinnamon. Stir in sugar and cook, covered, for 15 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in raisins and vanilla. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 6 servings. Source: Canadian Living Magazine ch.