Almond Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the milk with the rice flour.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 2 1/2 cups of milk, the sugar and the almond flour and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
3. 3
   Stir one-quarter of the boiling milk mixture into the dissolved rice flour, then return it to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour the pudding into a bowl.
6. 6
   Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until chilled.
7. 7
   Scoop the pudding into stemmed glasses and sprinkle with the crushed nuts.