Stovetop Rice Pudding from Leftover Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover cooked rice (I like basmati or Jasmine)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 dashes mace or nutmeg
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1/3 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute (I used 4 packets Or sweeten to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine all dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Slowly whisk in milk till well blended. Put saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add Butter and vanilla.

4. 4

   Whisk or stir until mixture thickens.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and add brown sugar and splenda packets to desired sweetness.

6. 6

   Combine rice, raisins and contents of saucepan. Enjoy warm or refrigerate and eat it later. This is really good -- you might eat too much!