Greek Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. long grain rice
3/4 c. boiling water
dash of salt
5 c. hot milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
cinnamon

Preparation

Add rice to boiling salted water; cook until water is absorbed.
Add hot milk; cook slowly for about 30 minutes.
Add sugar; heat until dissolved.
Remove pan from heat.
Beat eggs separately in a bowl; add a little of the hot mixture, stirring constantly.
Add butter; stir until melted and blended.
Pour this slowly into rice mixture, stirring constantly.
Replace pan on heat; stir until creamy.
Thickens in 5 to 10 minutes.
Add vanilla; sprinkle with cinnamon.
Cool.
Serves 6.