Katherine - Old Dishes, New Dreams: immigrant food stories from Chapel Hill

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg adds a similar warm spice flavor.

Prepare rice by rinsing it under cold water until the water runs clear.

Combine rice, milk, and salt in a large pot over medium heat.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring frequently.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender.

Add sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla; stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until creamy, stirring often.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and butter.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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