Tonight dinner was Ratatouille and rice.  I had a few cups of rice left over and craving a sweet treat we had this for dessert. Made entirely from our food storage and not to bad either!


Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 cans of Evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup golden raisins or chopped dates *Optional
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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