The Quilted Giraffe’s Rice Pudding Recipe from The Oregonian

Combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes:
1 C. long grain rice
½ t. salt
1 ½ C. water
Remove from heat and add:
1 ½ C. sugar
½ C. finely chopped fresh ginger
3 T. chopped candied orange peel
1 vanilla bean, cut in half
2 T. lemon juice
Let stand 15 minutes.
Strain milk mixture and gently whisk in:
12 egg yolks
Stir milk mixture into cooked rice and turn into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Place in a larger pan containing hot water to come halfway up sides and bake 45 minutes at 300 degrees.
Remove from water bath and cool then chill. Spoon fruit topping over pudding.

Fruit topping:

Combine & marinate 30 minutes:
1 pt sliced, fresh strawberries
1 C. raspberries
¼ C. candied orange peel strips
2 T. honey
2 T. lemon juice