Milch Reis (german Rice Pudding)

Total Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups short or medium grained rice (uncooked)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 4 cups milk (divided - 3 cups/1cup)
• 1/2-1 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 bring rice, water and salt to boil. cover and reduce heat to low.
• 2 cook 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed.
• 3 add 3 cups milk, sugar and vanilla to rice.
• 4 simmer on low, stirring often, about 20 minutes, until most of milk is absorbed.
• 5 beat eggs until smooth, add 1 cup milk and beat until thoroughly combined.
• 6 slowly pour egg mixture into rice and continue cooking until desired consistency (about 5 minutes). remove from heat.
• 7 add butter and stir until butter is thoroughly melted and incorporated.
• 8 enjoy.