If I find myself missing my mom, especially on a chilly autumn day when the windows get closed and the heater kicks on,
and the rice cooker has leftover rice from last night’s dinner,
and I happen to have fresh cream in the fridge (because it is the season for fresh peaches)..
Then all I have to do is whip up a batch of rice pudding,
nestle in an easy chair,
and conjure up the sound of her voice in the kitchen,
or on the phone,
or chatting with someone she loves…
Then I am home.
RICE PUDDING with COOKED RICE
1 1/2 c cooked white rice
1 c whole or 2% milk
1/4 t salt
1/2 c cream
1 egg, beaten
1/4 t cinnamon
a pinch of nutmeg
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c golden raisins (optional)
1/3 c raisins (optional)
1 t butter
1/2 t vanilla
Mix and set aside: beaten egg, cream, spices to be added later..
Put cooked rice. salt and milk in a pan and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring regularly, till it thickens.
Add sugar and stir.
Slowly stream-in egg and cream mix, stirring constantly till it's well combined. Stir till thick.
Stir in raisins, vanilla and butter.
Let cook at least 10 minutes.
