1/2 c. white rice, uncooked, med. grain
1 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. evaporated milk, diluted
1 tsp. vanilla
Nutmeg, as desired

Place rice and water in heavy 2 quart saucepan; cover tightly. Boil gently, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, raisins and diluted evaporated milk. Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until pudding has a creamy consistency, about 45 minutes. Do not allow pudding to boil. (Pudding thickens somewhat on cooling.) Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or cold. If desired, sprinkle pudding with nutmeg before serving. Contains 165 calories per serving. Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings.