Milch Reis (German Rice Pudding) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups short or medium grained white rice (uncooked)
4 cups water
1/2 tablespoon salt
4 cups milk (divided - 3 cups/1cup)
1/2 - 1 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
2 eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Bring rice, water and salt to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed.
Add 3 cups milk, sugar and vanilla to rice.
Simmer on low, stirring often, about 20 minutes, until most of milk is absorbed.
Beat eggs until smooth, add 1 cup milk and beat until thoroughly combined.
Slowly pour egg mixture into rice and continue cooking until desired consistency (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
Add butter and stir until butter is thoroughly melted and incorporated.
Enjoy.