Cook rice in rapidly boiling salted water.
Drain & place in strainer over heat until rice is dry & fluffy.
Make a custard of the milk,egg yolks,sugar & vanilla.
Pour over rice which has been placed in a buttered baking dish.
Drop spoonfuls of strawberry jam over the surfaceand
then cover with meringue which has been made
by adding the 4 tbs. of sugar to the beaten egg whites.
Sprinkle with coconut.
Bake a in slow oven at 315° for 20 minutes.
Serve hot or cold. Serves 8.