Step 1

Cook rice: Pour the water, rice, and salt into a medium (1 gal [4 lt]) iron o cast aluminum pot.Cook over medium-low temperature and stir regularly to avoid sticking. When the rice is very soft (about 20 mins) add milk, vanilla, and sugar. When it breaks a boil again add the raisins. Cook until the mixture has reduced to a third of the original volume.

Step 2

Cool rice: Cool to room temperature. Stir to incorporate the crust that forms during cooling.

Step 3

Freeze: Pour into the popsicle molds and freeze.