Step 1

Add water and spices to a sauce pan and bring to a rapid boil on high heat

Step 2

Next drain and rinse the soaked rice, then add rice and raisins (if using) to boiling water

Step 3

Continue to boil for 10 minutes then reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes without stirring

Step 4

Next, if using custard powder, dissolve the custard powder into the evaporated milk ensuring that there are no lumps

Step 5

Then add evaporated milk, condensed milk and vanilla extract (essence) to the sauce pan with the rice and mix together well

Step 6

Continue to cook on low for another 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness, stirring often to prevent burning or sticking

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy