Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Rice Pudding


Rice boiled in milk until it all congeals - if that doesn't sound delicious then I don't know how to help you. Rice pudding is an excellent dessert (or breakfast) because it's made from whole grains, has tons of calcium and if you throw some berries or a baked apple on top you've got three food groups right there.

Rice Pudding
Makes 4 desserts or 2 meals

1/2 cup rice
4 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 bay leaf
Pinch of cinnamon, cloves, or whatever spices you like
1 tsp vanilla extract

Bring the rice, milk, sugar, bay leaf and spices to a gentle boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring frequently to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom. When the pudding looks nearly done (thick texture but the grains of rice are not mushy or dissolving) add the vanilla.

Serve hot or cold with fresh fruit or berries, raisins, a baked sliced apple, or just plain.


2 comments:

Jerome said...

That looks great, I love rice pudding I will have to try yours. Great looking photos by the way

Coady said...

Thanks! :)