Continue stirring until the rice swells and becomes sticky with sugar. Pour in the milk and keep stirring until no lumps remain. Add the cream and vanilla ... and the pudding only just wobbles ...

This week we thought we would share some of our favourite ways to enjoy this versatile grain. Rice pudding is something we have eaten since we were children.

The skin should be golden, the rice underneath should be cooked through and have soaked up the milk, but still be soft and creamy. Time it so that it’s ready just in time for pudding.

We love rice pudding and have a few different variations you may enjoy plus some great rice recipes. Yes, you absolutely can.