Rice Pudding

Boil 1/2 litre water with lemon peel for 1 minute.

Add rice, cinnamon stick and vanilla pod (split vanilla in the middle for stronger flavour release).

Boil for 10 minutes on high heat, stir gently.

Pour milk in amounts each time, add sugar and stir regularly for another 5 minutes on medium heat.

Taste rice to ensure it is cooked, add a small drop of boiling water if more time is needed or consistency is thicker than desired.

Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla pod.

Serve in flat dish and decorate with ground cinnamon Rice can help protect your heart, regulate diabetes, fight against cancer and prevent strokes.

Cinnamon contains fibre and calcium. This ingredient hasanti-inflammatory properties and it can help prevent heart disease.