Simple, comforting, and ideal for showing off a good pod. Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 litre full-fat milk
• 100 g short-grain rice
• 60 g sugar
• 1 vanilla pod
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

1. Split the pod, scrape out the seeds and add them to the milk along with the pod. Bring to a simmer.
2. Add the rice, sugar and salt. Cook over very low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring regularly, until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy.
3. Remove the pod. Serve warm or cold, plain or with a drizzle of caramel.