Trinidadian Sweet Rice – Spicy.tel

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, washed and drained
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pistachios (optional)