Baked Rice Custard

Method

• step 1

  Cook the rice in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain well.

• step 2

  Beat the eggs, sugar, essence and milk together. Add the sultanas and rice.

• step 3

  Pour into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg.

• step 4

  Stand in a baking dish containing enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Bake at 170 °C / 325 °F / Gas 3 for 1 1/2 hours or until just set