Rice Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Add rice to milk in double boiler.
2. 2
   Cook, covered, over boiling water, until tender, about 1 hour.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks well.
4. 4
   Add 3 tablespoons sugar; salt.
5. 5
   Stir in some of the hot rice mixture. Return to double boiler; cook 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir constantly.
7. 7
   Remove; partially cool.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Beat egg whites quite stiff. Slowly add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff.
10. 10
    Fold into rice custard.
11. 11
    Chill.
12. 12
    Serve as is with cream or whipped cream.