Rice Pudding with Cooked Rice

Step 1

Combine the cooked rice, milk, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cook the mixture, stirring to prevent burning until it starts to thicken, around 15-20 minutes. The milk will reduce a bit, leaving a creamier sauce at this point.

Step 3

Add in the raisins and sugar, and cook until the raisins are plumped up. Continue stirring the entire time, ensuring that the milk doesn't burn and the rice doesn't stick to the bottom.

Step 4

Take the beaten eggs and whisk 1/4 cup of the hot mixture into them (tempering the eggs). Rapidly whisk the tempered eggs into the pudding. Cook for a few minutes more while it thickens, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat; stir the butter and vanilla extract into the pudding. Season with the nutmeg and cinnamon to taste.

Step 6

Serve warm or cold.