Brown Rice Custard

Wonder recipe from my friend's grandmother.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped dates
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can evaporated milk, undiluted
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  cups  quick cooked brown rice
•  nutmeg

Directions

1. Beat eggs lightly with sugar, salt, and vanilla.
2. Stir in milk, water, rice, and dates.
3. Turn into a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish, then sprinkle generously with nutmeg.
4. Set in a pan of hot water.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, until knife inserted in custard comes out clean.