Ingredients
Method
Step 1: The Sunday Simmer
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add rice and orange zest, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed (15–20 minutes).
- Audit: Ensure rice is tender but holds its structure before proceeding.
Step 2: The Creaming Process
- Combine cooked rice with 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy (15–20 minutes).
- Whisk the egg with the remaining 1/2 cup milk in a separate bowl.
- Temper the Egg: Slowly stir a small amount of hot rice into the egg mixture to raise the temperature without curdling, then pour everything back into the saucepan.
- Cook for 2 additional minutes, stirring constantly.
- Step 3: The Heritage Finish
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, orange zest, and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture into an 8x8 glass dish.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming
