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Rice pudding

Hi there! Do you know what pudding is? It's a sweet and creamy dessert that you can eat after dinner or as a snack. Now, imagine putting a special ingredient into that pudding -- rice! Rice pudding is a type of pudding that is made with rice grains cooked in milk and sugar.

First, the rice is washed and soaked in water for a little while. Then, it's cooked in a pot with milk, sugar, and sometimes vanilla or cinnamon. As the rice cooks, it absorbs the milk and becomes soft and plump.

After the rice is fully cooked and the milk has turned thick and creamy, the pudding is then transferred into a dish or bowl and chilled in the refrigerator until it's cold enough to eat. Some people like to add toppings like fruit, nuts, or whipped cream to their rice pudding to make it even more delicious.

Rice pudding can be enjoyed warm or cold and it's a popular dessert in many different countries around the world. It's also a great way to use up extra rice that you might have leftover from a meal. Yum!
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