Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Boil water and a pinch of salt.
2. 2
   add rice, stir, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 18 minutes (dont peak).
3. 3
   in a separate pot add 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and a pinch of salt and cinnamon sticks.
4. 4
   on low heat dissolve sugar in to milk stirring constantly, be careful not to burn the milk.
5. 5
   add cooked rice to milk mixture and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until thick and creamy in consistency.
6. 6
   in measuring cup combine 1/2 cup of milk, vanilla, egg (beaten) cinnamon and nutmeg.
7. 7
   remove pot from heat and remove cinnamon sticks.
8. 8
   add a small amount of the rice mixture to the measuring cup mixture (as to not scramble the egg) then pour the measuring cup mixture into the remaining rice mixture.
9. 9
   Fold in raisins (if desired) and butter.
10. 10
    pour in to dessert cups and cover with plastic wrap tightly so a film does not form and refrigerate.
11. 11
    you can serve chilled or warm what ever your desire.