Sweet rice dessert

Rice for main cource, sushi, paella, Asian kitchen... no, rice is also suitable for desserts. 

Sweet rise puding is great and tasty dessert. What is more, it is quite easy to make it and it take not so much time! First time I have tried it in restaurant and it was pleasant finish of the Sundays dinner. What is more, while cooking it You can choose how muh of sugar You want to add, in case You don't like extra sweet desserts.

Ingredients (for 4 persons):

• 3⁄4cup uncooked white rice (for creamier pudding use short or medium grain rice)
• 2cups milk, divided
• 1⁄3cup white sugar
• 1⁄4teaspoon salt
• 1egg, beaten
• 2⁄3cup raisins (or other fruit like cranberries)
• 1tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

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

Recipe source.

PS I would make it not so sweet, but serve with some fresh fruits like mango or pineapple ;)

Bon appetite!