Photo: Pille R. Priske
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- a pinch of nutmeg
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- lemon or vanilla extract (for flavoring)
Directions
1
Boil the rice in water until soft, then drain completely.
2
Cool the rice, then mix in the milk, beaten egg yolks, sugar, and nutmeg.
3
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes.
4
Allow the pudding to cool.
5
Beat the egg whites until stiff, then gradually add the sugar and flavor with lemon or vanilla.
6
Spread the meringue over the cooled pudding and lightly brown it in the oven.