Custard Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. rice
2 c. milk
2 eggs, separated
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sherry

Preparation

Wash and drain rice and add to milk and cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
Beat egg yolks thoroughly.
Add 3 tablespoons sugar and the salt.
Mix in some hot rice mixture and then add to remaining rice mixture.
Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cool.
Add sherry.
Beat egg whites until foamy and add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar.
Beat until stiff. Add to rice mixture.
Chill and serve.