Exotic Rice Pudding (For One)

• 12 cup water
• 14 cup white rice
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 34 cup milk, plus more for serving if desired
• 1 tablespoon golden raisins or 1 tablespoon dried fruit
• 1 pinch saffron
• 2 pinches ground cardamom
• honey
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nut
• plain yogurt (optional)

1. To prepare the rice, bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Stir in the rice and salt; reduce heat to low, cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let steam at least 10 minutes; should yield about 1 cup of rice.
4. In a small pan, combine the rice with milk and raisins (or other dried fruit) and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
5. Reduce the heat, but maintain a gentle simmer.
6. Stir in saffron, cardamom, honey and a pinch of salt.
7. Cook until most of the milk is absorbed, 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with a drizzle of honey and chopped pistachio nuts.
9. If desired, add a little milk or a few spoonfuls of yogurt.

water, white rice, salt, milk, golden raisins, saffron, ground cardamom, honey, salt, pistachio nut, yogurt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/exotic-rice-pudding-for-one-381122 (may not work)