Dominican Rice Pudding

COMBINE 2 cups water, rice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise in a large saucepan. Let soak for at least 1 hour.

PLACE saucepan over medium heat; add remaining 4 cups water and salt. Boil for 2 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise.

REDUCE heat to low; add evaporated milk, sugar and raisins. Cook for about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

STIR in butter; cover and let cool.

SERVE garnished with ground nutmeg and cinnamon sticks.