Pour the milk into a pan and add the vanilla bean pod. Bring to simmering point, then remove from heat, cover and leave to infuse for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 150°C.
Put the rice and sugar in an ovenproof dish. Strain the milk over the rice, discarding the vanilla pod Add the spices and stir to mix, then dot the surface with butter.
Bake uncovered for 2 hours. After about 40 minutes, stir the surface skin into the pudding, and repeat this after a further 40 minutes.
Allow the pudding to finish cooking for the final 40 minutes without stirring.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.18 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.65g	10%
Cholesterol	18.37mg	6%
Sodium	67.79mg	3%
Potassium	300.32mg	6%
Total Carbs	37.47g	12%
Sugars	19.26g	77%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	6%
Protein	6.64g	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	204.1mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.38 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.36g	10%
Cholesterol	9.29mg	6%
Sodium	34.26mg	3%
Potassium	151.78mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.94g	12%
Sugars	9.74g	77%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	6%
Protein	3.36g	13%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	103.1mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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