Carmelita's Rice Pudding

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3 cups milk, divided
 * 1/3 + 1/2 cup sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
 * Salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
 * 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, 2-1/2 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar and salt in saucepan.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
 * 3) Add remaining 1/2 cup milk to eggs.
 * 4) Stir into rice. Add butter and vanilla.
 * 5) Pour 1/2 cup sugar into loaf pan.
 * 6) Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns a golden color.
 * 7) Tilt pan frequently as sugar melts to coat sides thoroughly. Remove from heat.
 * 8) Spoon pudding into loaf pan. Cover and bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes. Cool.
 * 9) Unmold onto serving dish. Serve plain or with whipped cream.