Ultimate Rice Pudding

1. 1

   In a saucepan heat water, milk, and salt. When liquid is almost boiling stir in rice and butter.

2. 2

   Bring to boiling, immediately reduce heat and simmer, covered, over VERY low heat for 35-40 min (stirring every 5 min)until all the liquid is absorbed.

3. 3

   Transfer rice into a large bowl.

4. 4

   Scrape vanilla seeds into cream in saucepan and heat just until boiling.

5. 5

   In a bowl whisk yolks and sugar and mix with heated cream (quickly, so it doesn't curdle).

6. 6

   Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 5-7 min, until mixture coats a metal spoon.

7. 7

   Pour 1 cup of hot sauce into rice and stir to blend (if using vanilla extract add now).

8. 8

   Transfer remaining sauce to a bowl and refrigerate (tightly cover with plastic wrap).

9. 9

   Chil several hours and before serving, stir remaining sauce into rice.

No additional tips available.