Mama's Rice Pudding (Orez cu Lapte)

I have been craving this for a while now and finally got around to make it.  This is one of those ultimate comfort foods, you know?  It was quite a treat when I grew up and I remember savoring every single bit of it when we were privileged enough to have it.  YUM!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 1/2 cups rice

-3 cups water

-2 cups milk

-1 cup sugar

-zest from 1 lemon

-1 tsp rum essence

-cinnamon

Directions:

Combine rice and water in large stock pot.  Cook until water is gone, stirring occasionally.  Add the milk and bring to a boil.  Stir in sugar, zest and rum.  Stir constantly.  When rice is fully cooked, remove from heat and pour into serving dishes.  Sprinkle with a little cinnamon.  It can be served hot or cold.  Enjoy!