1. In a large saucepan, bring milk, rice, sugar, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer very gently, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and mixture is reduced to 5 cups, 35 to 45 minutes.

2. Spoon pudding into one large or four individual serving dishes. Refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.

1. In beginning of step 1, add coconut and lime zest.

1. In beginning of step 1, add maple syrup; stir in walnuts before chilling. Drizzle with more syrup.

1. In beginning of step 1, add 3 tablespoons maple syrup; stir in 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts before chilling. Drizzle with more syrup.

1. In beginning of step 1, add cinnamon; stir in raisins before chilling.

1. In beginning of step 1, add cardamom; stir in pistachios before chilling.