Rice n Spice Pudding

Name: Rice n Spice Pudding
Ingredients: 13 cup golden raisins; 3/4 cup spring or filtered water; 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice; 3 cups almond milk; 3-inch piece cinnamon stick; 6-inch strip orange rind; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 3 cardamom pods; 3 whole cloves; 1 sprig fresh mint; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 Tbs. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 18 tsp. ground cloves; 18 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut, reserve 2 tsp. for garnish

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

13 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup spring or filtered water
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
3 cups almond milk
3-inch piece cinnamon stick
6-inch strip orange rind
1/2 tsp. sea salt
3 cardamom pods
3 whole cloves
1 sprig fresh mint
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
18 tsp. ground cloves
18 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut, reserve 2 tsp. for garnish

Directions

1

Soak raisins in 3/4 cup water until plump, about 20 minutes; drain and set aside.
2

In medium saucepan, combine rice with 1 1/2 cups almond milk, cinnamon stick, orange rind, salt and cardamom, cloves and mint tied in piece of cheesecloth.
3

Cover and bring to a gentle boil.
4

Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the almond milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5

Add remaining almond milk and return to a simmer.
6

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
7

(At this point the rice should be creamy and most of the liquid absorbed.)
8

Remove from heat, discard orange rind, cinnamon stick and bouquet garni.
9

Stir in plumped raisins, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg and coconut.
10

Spoon into serving cups and garnish with a sprinkle of coconut.