Microwave Creamed Rice

• 1/2 cup rice
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1. Pour boiling water over rice and microwave on high for 2 minutes
2. Add sugar and milk and microwave on high for about 10 minutes (until nearly boiling)
3. Microwave on low power for about 40 minutes (until desired thickness and rice is soft and creamy)
4. Add vanilla essence