662. Budino di Riso

• 1 liter (about 1 quart) of milk
• 160 grams (about 5-⅔

Cook the rice thoroughly in the milk, and when half done add the sugar, the sultanas, the candied fruit minced fine, a pinch of salt, and a small egg-sized lump of butter. Once completely cooked, remove from the fire and while still hot but no longer bubbling, fold in the eggs, the rum or cognac and the vanilla, blending everything well. Then pour the mixture into a pudding mold greased with bu