Coat 1 liter
(4 cup) shallow ovenproof dish with cooking oil spray. Wash rice well
under cold water; drain. Combine rice, milk, sugar, sultanas and essence
in prepared dish, mix lightly with a fork. Top with butter, sprinkle
with nutmeg.
Bake,
uncovered, in moderately slow oven about 2 hours or until most of the
milk has been absorbed. Serve warm or cold with fresh or poached fruit,
if desired.
