Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the currants and NECELO to soak for 8 hours.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. 3
   Butter a 3 quart baking dish.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl combine the milk, sugar, vanilla, rice, and cream, mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Pour into a prepared baking dish.
6. 6
   Bake, uncovered until the rice is cooked and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 hours.
7. 7
   Make sure you stir the mixture every 20 minutes or so.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, drain the currants.
9. 9
   Remove the pudding from the oven and fold in the walnuts and currants.
10. 10
    Serve hot or chilled.
11. 11
    Garnish with the mint and powdered sugar.