Rice pudding #2

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupRice, long grain
6cupsWater, boiling
1quartMilk
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsButter, melted
2tablespoonsSugar
½teaspoonAlmond extract
Nutmeg, to taste (fresh)
½cupAlmonds, blanched, coarsely
Ground
1cupHeavy cream, whipped

Directions

Place rice in a strainer and pour the boiling water over rice. Drain well. steep 1 hr., or until all is thick and creamy. Stir in butter, sugar, almonds and extract, nutmeg and almonds. Serve warm or chilled, with whipped cream.

Jeff Smith, "The Frugal Gourmet on our Immigrant Ancestors"