Creamy Sushi Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-qt covered saucepan, heat 2-cups of water to boiling. Stir in rice, adjust heat to a low simmer, stir rice once more, cover pan and simmer rice for 20 minutes without peeking.
2. 2
   When rice is done, in another pan, or in microwave, heat 1-1/2 cups of milk almost to a simmer. Stir in sugar and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add the 1-1/2 cups of heated milk/sugar to rice and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Make sure and stir the rice on the bottom of pan to avoid scorching.
4. 4
   Stir in raisins and simmer for another 3 minutes. Stirring frequently.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup of milk with beaten egg and salt.
6. 6
   Add milk/egg mixture to rice and simmer for 2-minutes, stirring frequently.
7. 7
   Stir in butter and serve warm or chilled. Brown sugar and/or cinnamon may be sprinkled on top of served rice pudding.