Norwegian Rice Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup long-grain rice
6 cups boiling water
1 quart milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup coarsely ground blanched almond
1 cup heavy cream, whipped for garnish

Preparation

Place the rice in a strainer and pour the boiling water over the rice. Drain well.
Place the rice, milk and salt in a double boiler and cook, covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until all is thick and creamy.
Stir in the butter, sugar, almond extract, nutmeg and almonds.
Serve warm or chilled, with whipped cream.