Carrots And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sliced carrots
3 tablespoons minced onion
4 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup butter

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine carrots, onion, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low, and cover pan. Allow to steam for 20 minutes.
Stir sugar, half-and-half, and butter into rice mixture. Consistency should be creamy, not dry. Stir in some milk if necessary. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.