Preparation time: 40 minutes
Cooking time for the carrots: 20 minutes
Total cooking time for the gratin: 90 minutes
Oven temperature: 180° C (350° F)

Tip: keeps well in a cool place for two to three days

1. Bring the water and 120 ml of milk to a boil and add the rice; cook until the mixture begins to thicken slightly;
2. peel and grate the carrots;
3. add the grated carrots, 200 ml of milk, melted butter, eggs and seasonings to the rice;
4. pour the mixture into a buttered baking dish; sprinkle with the bread crumbs and dot with butter. Bake in a preheated 180° C (350° F) oven until nicely browned on top, about 70 minutes.