“It’s a luscious dessert even without raisins!”

INGREDIENTS   

3/4 cup medium grain rice or long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt (heaping)
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
   Cinnamon

DIRECTIONS 

1. Bring the rice, water and salt to a boil over med-high heat.
2. Simmer covered until water has been absorbed (approximately 15 minutes).
3. Stir in milk and sugar and cook uncovered over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently – especially towards the end of cooking.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Turn into a bowl or cups.
6. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface "IF" you don’t want a skin; cool.
7. Note:
1. DO NOT OVERCOOK or the pudding will be solid instead of creamy once cooled. (It is done when the rice and milk have amalgamated into a thick porridge-like consistency.
2. You can sprinkle cinnamon on the top if you like.
3. You can also add raisins if desired.