Grjónagrautur (Icelandic rice pudding)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Bring the milk to a simmer in a heavy pan with the salt and the cinnamon stick.
3. Add the rice, lower the heat to minimum and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes so it doesn't stick.
4. When the rice is tender and the milk has thickened, remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the sugar and butter.
5. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then serve in bowls sprinkled with cinnamon.
6. Pour a little cold milk over each portion to serve it lukewarm or tepid.