Prepare rice and apples as above (No. 1172), but before putting into the oven, run a larding needle down through it in a dozen places at equal distances, and pour over half a gill of Russian kummel. Put on the lid; place in a moderate oven and let cook for twenty minutes. Remove, and dress it neatly on a dish, sending it to the table with a bowl of sauce a la creme (No. 1133), but using two tablespoonfuls of the kummel instead of the brandy for flavoring, as described in cocoanut pudding (No. 1147).