Ingredients:
3 cups skim or 2% milk
1 4-inch cinnamon stick
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
2 cups water
1/8 tsp salt
peel of medium orange or small lemon
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup raisins
2 tblsp dark rum, or 2 tsp vanilla extract
In 1-quart saucepan over low heat, combine milk and cinnamon stick, broken into 2-3 pieces; simmer until milk is infused with flavour of cinnamon, about 15 minutes (do not boil). Strain, set aside.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine rice, water, and salt; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Place orange peel, orange coloured side down, on top of rice. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove and discard orange peel. Add milk and sugar; mix well. Cover; cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in raisins and rum (or vanilla extract); cover and simmer 10 minutes more.
Serve warm. Garnish as desired. To reheat, add 2 to 3 tablespoons milk to restore creamy texture.
