Tibetan Rice Pudding

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   Bring the water to a boil in a small heavy pot. Place the rice in a sieve and rinse with cold water to clean it, then sprinkle into the boiling water. Bring back to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until most of the water is absorbed and the rice is soft, about 15 minutes.

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   Add the salt, then stir in the milk and apples. Raise the heat and bring back nearly to a boil, then reduce to the heat to very low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to make sure the rice is not sticking; after about 30 minutes, add the honey and stir it in. When cooked, the pudding will be very thick.

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   Just before serving; stir in the butter, if using.

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   If left to stand for any time after cooking, the pudding will thicken even more. To reheat it or to loosen the texture. place over low heat, and stir in up to 1 cup more milk (as well as the optional butter). Stir frequently as the pudding warms, to prevent sticking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.