My Mom was a great one with rice pudding. It was a very
frequent dessert in our house. Nowadays, since I avoid milk products, it’s the
last thing I’d think of making. Until I found this recipe using Coconut milk in
one of my favorite magazines, Food and Drink.
I think it turned out deliciously
great and I'll definitely be making it again. Although I think next time, just to change it up a bit, I’ll try almond
milk. I may even go for a different fruit, too. Just for fun.
It’s very easy to make and it tastes good hot or cold. I cut
the recipe in half to serve two butI found even this amount can easily make four happy
eaters.
What you’ll need:
¾ c. black rice
1 ¼ c. coconut milk
1 ½ c. water
2 tbsp. coconut sugar
2 tbsp. dried blueberries
1/3 c. diced papaya
1 tsp. lime juice
¼ tsp. chili flakes
Pinch of salt
What to do:
If you’re using a packaged black rice, follow the
instructions using the ingredients above. Cooking time will vary but is between
one hour and one hour 20 minutes. If you’re using bulk black rice, be sure to
rinse it first.
In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, add black rice, coconut
milk, water, sugar, dried blueberries and salt. Keep it uncovered while you
bring it to a boil then cover, reduce heat and simmer for the amount of time
mentioned above. You’ll want the rice to be tender and most of the liquid
absorbed. While waiting, dice the papaya into bite size pieces, add the lime
juice, and sprinkle with chili flakes, if you’ve decided to use them.
Dish the rice into individual bowls and top with the papaya
mixture.
The recipe called for Thai basil leaves as a garnish but I
used the regular basil growing, at a slow pace, in a pot. It would be fun to play with a number of different garnish and fruit mixtures. Enjoy!
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This dessert must be great fun to surprise guests with! Black dessert? Hmmm--I think I may have all the ingredients . . .
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and surprising pretty! Thanks Linda/Erika! Hugs. MJ
ReplyDeleteThanks, MJ! It looks seven better in real life.
DeleteI really like rice pudding, but loooove the exotic look of your recipe. Must try soon! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt has a slightly exotic taste, also, Nicole. Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteHow elegant and unusual looking.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure using nut milk rather than coconut will make a large difference in the taste. Fun to explore.
I agree it's fun to explore, Libby. Thanks for your comment.
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