Swedish Baked Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice (raw)
6 c. water
dash of salt
1 qt. milk
5 eggs, well beaten
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Cook rice, water and salt until done.
Blanch and drain.
Cook rice mixture and milk for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add well beaten eggs, slowly, and continue cooking for a few minutes.
Add cornstarch, sugar and almond extract.
Place in a large casserole. Cover with meringue of about 3 egg whites plus 6 tablespoons sugar. Place in a 350\u00b0 oven, until browned.
Serve warm.