Rice Pudding
(Arroz Dulce)

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 3 eggs separated
• 3/4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Method

Combine the rice, water and salt in a large saucepan.
Bring the water to a boil at high heat.
Cover saucepan.
Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
Combine milk, sugar and egg yolks and add to rice.
Add raisins, vanilla and cinnamon and simmer for five minutes.
Remove from heat.
Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the rice.
Chill and garnish with nutmeg before serving.