Left over rice? No problem!

Everyone almost always has leftovers when they eat rice. Whether you made it at home or ordered it with some Chinese food, there's usually a cup or two left over afterward. Sure you can refrigerate it and reheat it later, but then it's even more bland than it was initially. My solution: rice pudding! Since I discovered this stove-top recipe, I make a point of making sure I always have left over rice!

Rice Pudding

Shopping List:
• cooked white rice
• milk
• sugar
• raisins
• salt
• butter
• egg (1)
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon (optional)
• nutmeg (optional)

Combine in a heavy saucepan:
1 1/2 cups cooked rice (short grain sticky rice works best)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp table salt

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture becomes thick and creamy (approximately 15-20 minutes).

Whisk together 1/2 cup milk and 1 egg and stir into the rice mixture.

Add 1/3 cup raisins and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 1 tbsp butter and 1/2 tsp vanilla and stir until butter is melted.

Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Serves 4.

Original source: Rice Pudding Recipes

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