1/2 cup rice, rinsed with cold water
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar (use less or more to taste)
1/2-1 tsp mastic (ground)
Optional:
1 stick cinnamon or cinnamon powder
3 pods cardamom
In a POT, add rice and 1 cup cold water with a pinch of salt.
Optional: Add cinnamon and/ or cardamom.
Cover. Bring to boil.
Turn heat to low and cook for 15-30 minutes until the rice is cooked. The time depends on the type of rice.
Add milk and sugar. Mix well.
Stir in ground mastic. Start with 1/2 tsp. Add more to your taste.
Cover. Bring to boil.
Turn heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, until the rice thickens.
Fill rice pudding in 3-4 dessert dishes.
Let cool for 30 minutes.
Let cool in the fridge for 1 hour.
Enjoy!