RISO AL LATTE (RICE AND MILK) WITH STRAWBERRIES

Riso Al Latte (Rice and Milk) With Strawberries image

From Simply Tuscan by Pino Luongo. This is found in the sectioon of the book called Summer: Dinner for Children and their Friends. Other types of berries work in this as well or use a mixture.

Provided by Ilysse

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
While the rice is cooking, plump the raisins in hot water for about 30 minutes then drain them.
Add the raisins to the rice when it is done along with the butter and the sugar.
Stir well to blend it all together. It should be a pudding like consistency.
Serve warm, topped with the strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 932.1, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 280.9, Carbohydrate 147.4, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 65.5, Protein 23.5