1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice (like arborio)
3-1/2 cups milk, almond or rice milk
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Stir rice with milk, vanilla, sugar and raisins in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Bake in centre of oven 65 minutes or till rice is tender.
Remove dish from oven to a cooling rack.
Stir in lemon zest if desired.
Let stand 10 minutes. Mixture looks runny, but thickens as it stands.
Serve warm or chill in fridge and serve cold.
