Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy pot, heat the whole milk and salt to simmering, then add the rice.
2. 2
   Continue simmering (stirring often) for about 40 minutes, until the rice is tender.
3. 3
   Cover when cooking.
4. 4
   (If you wish to add raisins, do so now and cook for another 5 minutes.)
5. 5
   In a bowl, beat the eggs, white sugar, vanilla, evaporated milk and lemon juice with a wire whisk.
6. 6
   Blend several large spoonfuls of the cooked rice mixture into the bowl (eggs, etc.).
7. 7
   Stir.
8. 8
   Repeat several times.
9. 9
   Pour all of the egg mixture into the pot of rice; cook slowly until it becomes thick.
10. 10
    Stir often.
11. 11
    Take off the heat.
12. 12
    Pour out of the hot pot into a bowl. Stir often while cooling (so it does not separate).
13. 13
    Sprinkle the top with either cinnamon or nutmeg.
14. 14
    Refrigerate.