Sweet Rice with Caramelized Nuts

In a saucepan, combine the rice, boiling water, and hot milk

Mix in the sugar, cinnamon stick, and orange zest strips

Let it cook on low heat until the liquid has reduced and the rice is tender

Remove the cinnamon stick, orange zest strips, mix in the whipped cream, and remove from heat. Reserve

Caramel

In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup

Bring to a boil without stirring until it reaches a thread-like consistency

Dip the nuts into the caramel and let them cool on parchment paper brushed with a little butter

With the remaining caramel, use a fork to create threads of caramel to decorate the sweet rice

Assembly

In an individual mold, layer the sweet rice, some caramelized nuts, and more sweet rice

Let it rest for a few minutes

Dismantle and decorate with caramelized nuts and threads of caramel.