OLD FASHIONED RICE PUDDING

Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes

1 quart milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked long-grained rice
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup evaporated milk
Nutmeg (optional)

In heavy saucepan bring milk and salt to a simmer. Stir in rice and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add raisins and cook until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in mixer bowl beat eggs with sugar, vanilla and evaporated milk. Add 1 cup cooked rice mixture; stir until blended. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Pour into a bowl and cool, stirring frequently. Serve warm or well chilled with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

Makes 6 servings