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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Cooking Rice","title":"Combine the rice, water, and cinnamon stick","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Rice"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the water is almost completely absorbed and the rice is tender.","group":"Cooking Rice","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Rice"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, and sweetened condensed milk (if using). Remove the cinnamon stick if you prefer a milder flavor, or leave it in for more depth.","group":"Creaming","title":"Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, and sweetened condensed milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Creaming"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Continue to cook uncovered on low heat for another 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom. The mixture should become thick and creamy.","group":"Creaming","title":"Continue to cook uncovered","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Creaming"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. The pudding will thicken further as it cools.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve warm or pour into bowls and refrigerate to serve chilled. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Serve warm or pour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For a thicker pudding, cook slightly longer. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm milk before serving. 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