Sunday, January 22, 2012

Challenge #46 - Faux "Rice" Pudding

I was at lunch the other day and someone ordered rice pudding for dessert.  I have not had that in years, and got an idea... I think I can make that without the rice! 
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked millet
1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 heaping tsp cinnamon (or desired amount - I like a lot)
1 vanilla bean (or extract if that's what is handy)
Stevia to taste (I used about a dropper of liquid stevia, but I tend to not use much in comparison to recipes I see calling for stevia)
1-1/2 tsp Agar Agar

Step #1: Add cooked millet, coconut milk, stevia , cinnamon, and vanilla to pot (I sliced the vanilla bean, scrapped some out, then added in to the whole bean) on medium and let simmer.
Step #2: Stir and let millet begin to soak up coconut milk.  Add agar agar (sea vegetable gelatin). 
Step #3: Continue to cook until millet pudding is thick and creamy. Remove vanilla bean. Spoon into ramakins or whatever you have handy.  Place in the fridge to set for at least an hour.
Step #4: Remove from fridge and serve.  I ran the knife around 1 of he 2 I made, put a plate on top and flipped it to un-mold (bottom is creamy).  Photos of both are below.  You can see the pudding as thickened.  Can add some more cinnamon to top if desired.
Some variations based on taste.  I personally liked this consistency, if you want creamier, add more coconut milk and/or less agar agar.  Cinnamon and sweetness can be changed according to taste, just start with less, taste as cooking, and and more if desired. 

2 comments:

  1. I've been needing some rice pudding lately. You saved me! Thanks! Can't wait to try this!!!!

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