Wash half a cup of rice and put in a pan with water just covering the rice, bringing it to a boil. Then add 3 cups of milk; let it come to a scald and then cook slowly about medium heat. Cook for 2 hours, adding milk if thickening. When rice is cooked, turn heat up high for 1 minute and add the following:

1 egg beaten, vanilla and half cup of maple syrup, nutmeg or cinnamon or both. Stir in and thicken, then remove from heat. Serve warm or cold.