Rj's Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the raisins and rice and place in a strainer.
2. 2
   Wash the raisin and rice mixture under hot tap water.
3. 3
   In a pot with a tight fitting lid, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
4. 4
   Add raw rice and raisins and stir.
5. 5
   Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes (60 minutes if using brown rice).
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in another pot combine the milk, sugar, egg yolks and corn starch.
7. 7
   Heat over medium high heat stirring mixture constantly to avoid burning until the mixture thickens to the consistency of thick cream.
8. 8
   Remove from heat, stir in the nutmeg and vanilla.
9. 9
   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they are stiff enough for form peaks.
10. 10
    Then slowly whisk in the thickened milk mixture.
11. 11
    When the rice and raisin mixture is cooked, stir into the creamy custard mixture.
12. 12
    At this point, you can dish up the pudding in serving dishes and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon or, you can bake the pudding mixture in a 350F oven for about 45 minutes and then serve sprinkled lightly with cinnamon.