Black Rice Coconut Milk Pudding with Diced Papaya #recipe by Linda Wiken, Author, #cozymystery

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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