(Leftover) Cardamom Spiced Rice Pudding

Think twice before you toss that carton of leftover rice taking up space in your fridge.

Ingredients

2 cups leftover cooked rice (any kind)
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk (soy milk and coconut milk work too)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tspn salt
1 cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods

Preparation

1. Combine rice, milks, sugar, salt, cinnamon stick and cardamom in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, until creamy. (Time will vary depending on how dry the rice is to start.)
3. Fish out the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
4. Serve warm or cold. Top with a spoonful of Orange Peel Preserves.