Banana Rice Pudding

Assemble these supplies:

2 1/2 cups thinly sliced bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups cooked rice

Steps in preparation:

Combine bananas and lemon juice and mash thoroughly. Stir in 2/3 cup of the sugar, salt, grated orange rind, and finally milk and rice. Pour into 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish. Set in pan of hot water. Bake in moderate oven (350° F.) about 35 minutes or until set. Cool slightly. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until egg whites stand in stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pudding. Return to oven and bake about 15 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold, cut into squares. Makes eight servings.