Instructions:

La Scala Creamed Rice

Yield: 20 (6-ounce) portions.

2 quarts water
6 cinnamon sticks
3/4 cup anise seed
Zest of 3 lemons
13/4 cup white rice, rinsed
2 teaspoons salt
2 quarts heavy cream
2 quarts milk
4 cups granulated sugar
Pure vanilla extract to taste

Bring water, cinnamon sticks, anise seed and lemon zest to a boil. Continue boiling until reduced in volume by half. Strain into a stainless-steel pot.

Add rice and salt and cook, uncovered, over moderate heat until all of the liquid has be absorbed, about 45 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream and milk. Continue cooking about 2 hours or until thickened.

Stir in sugar and vanilla extract. Chill in individual serving dishes or a large casserole dish.

Nutrition information per 2/3 cup serving: Calories 599; Fat 38 g; Carbohydrate 60 g; Cholesterol 143 mg; Sodium 318 mg; Protein 6g