Moroccan Spiced Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Rose water - 1 teaspoon
• Slivered almonds - 1/4 cup
• Raisins - 1/4 cup
• Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cardamom - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Milk - 4 cups
• Basmati rice - 1 cup

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
4. Stir in the raisins, slivered almonds, and rose water. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let the rice pudding cool for a few minutes.
6. Serve warm or chilled, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with additional cinnamon if desired.