Milk Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Wash the rice and drain it. Add the rice to the boiling water, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   In a separate saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3
   Remove the cooked rice and drain it. Slowly drop the rice into the boiling milk. Lower the heat and add salt, vanilla bean, and sugar. Cover and simmer 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk is absorbed. Add more milk, if necessary for a tender rice.
4. 4
   Serve warm, cold or room temperature - your preference.