Thai Red Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red Thai rice
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons rose water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons ground pistachio nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan combine both rices, sugar, salt, 3 cups water, and 3 cups milk. Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer over low heat until half the liquid has evaporated. This will take about 30-40 minute.

2. 2

   Now add in the rose water, ground cardamom, and the can of coconut milk. Continue simmering another 30-40 minute The mixture should be fairly thick.

3. 3

   Now add in the lemon zest and 1/2 cup half and half. Check the sweetness and add more sugar if you feel it is necessary. Stir until the mixture is creamy and remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Garnish with ground pistachio nuts if desired.

5. 5

   Enjoy!