1/2 c. uncooked rice
3 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins, if desired
1/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 (15 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

Measure rice, boiling water and salt into top of double boiler. Cook over rapidly boiling water until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, butter and raisins. Cook stirring frequently over boiling water, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm or cold. Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings.