Rice Pudding

Rice Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup uncooked white rice (for creamier pudding use short or medium grain rice)
• 2 cups milk, divided
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add rice and stir.
3. 3
   Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   In another saucepan, combine the cooked rice, with 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg and raisins.
7. 7
   Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.