Cardamom Rice Pudding with Pistachios and Caramel - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup heavy cream (divided)
• ¼ cup Aborio rice
• kosher salt (as needed)
• 3/4 cup whole milk (divided)
• ½ vanilla bean (split lengthwise)
• 10 cardamom pods (lighly crushed)
• 1 cup (plus 2 tablespoon) granulated sugar
• 2 sheets gelatin (about 4 grams, soaked in cold water until softened)
• ½ cup water (divided, plus more for rice)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• pistachios (finely chopped, as needed for garnish)