FRESH ORANGE VANILLA RICE PUDDING

SERVES 4–6

On her first visit to the Capitol, Katniss tasted orange juice for only the second time. This is another recipe that uses one of her favorite drinks.

The use of orange in this pudding makes it a very nice change from ordinary rice pudding. It’s a pleasant combination of creamy and fresh.

5 CUPS WHOLE MILK

⅔ CUP SHORT-GRAIN WHITE RICE

2 TEASPOONS VANILLA EXTRACT

½ CUP SUGAR

1 TEASPOON GRATED ORANGE PEEL

ORANGE SEGMENTS

Combine the milk and rice in a medium saucepan.

Before heating, add the vanilla extract and stir well.

Bring the milk to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, for about 25 minutes.

Mix in the sugar and orange peel.

Cook until the mixture thickens.

Divide the rice pudding into bowls.

Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours.

Serve with orange segments.