Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. rice (long grain)
6 c. water (boiling)
1 qt. milk
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
nutmeg to taste (fresh)
1/2 c. almonds, blanched and coarsely ground
1 c. heavy cream, whipped

Preparation

Place rice in a strainer and pour the boiling water over rice. Drain well. Steep 1 hour or until all is thick and creamy. Stir in butter, sugar, almond extract, nutmeg and almonds. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream.