Meringue Topped Lemon Rice Pudding

Creamy lemon rice under a topping of meringue. makes a nice change from plain rice pudding.

Wash rice and put in top of double-boiler with milk and cook over hot water until tender.

Beat yolks and add to rice with the 1 / 2 cup sugar , lemon juice , rind and salt.

Continue cooking stirring occasionally until thick.

Turn into a baking dish.

Beat egg whites with the 2 tbsp sugar until stiff and glossy.

Cover over the rice mixture in baking dish.

Bake in a moderate oven , 350f / 180c , until meringue is golden.

short-grain rice, milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, egg whites