STEAMED RICE
There are many methods for making perfect rice. However, I swear by mine.
2 cups of rice
4 cups of water (if you like a grainy rice, reduce this amount to around 3 3/4 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
Mix water, oil and salt and bring to a boil. Add rice and stir. Lower heat to medium. Cook uncovered until the level of the water is just below the level of the rice. Cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes. (Don't be tempted to look at it or stir it. Leave it alone). Remove from heat. Stir and leave covered for another 5 minutes. For dryer rice use less water.
RICE PUDDING
This is the richest, most wonderful rice pudding. My daughter couldn't get enough of it and begged my mother to make it every time she came to visit.
1 cup cooked rice
4 cups milk
6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oil or butter
Nutmeg to taste
Cinnamon to taste
1 1/2 cups sugar
Lemon rind
Mix all ingredients and cook stirring, occasionally, over medium heat until pudding starts to thicken. It will take about an hour. Let cool then pour into a dish to place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.