The right type of rice is important for cooking rice pudding. Long and medium grain rice contains less starch than short grain rice.
The rice should not be washed before cooking so that the starch remains in the grain. Simmering at a low temperature may be more time consuming, but it's definitely worth it. Stirring regularly, especially at the end of the cooking time, is also important so that nothing burns. Serve the rice pudding with cinnamon, hot cherries or other toppings of your choice.