Riso Al Latte (Rice and Milk) With Strawberries

Ingredients

• 2 quarts whole milk
• 2 cups short-grain rice or risotto rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Add the rice and stir well. Cook at a slow simmer stirring frequently until all the milk has been absorbed. About 30 minutes.

2. 2

   While the rice is cooking, plump the raisins in hot water for about 30 minutes then drain them.

3. 3

   Add the raisins to the rice when it is done along with the butter and the sugar.

4. 4

   Stir well to blend it all together. It should be a pudding like consistency.

5. 5

   Serve warm, topped with the strawberries.