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!