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Hi Bold Bakers!
To me, Rice Pudding is serious comfort food. Growing up in Ireland rice pudding was often a dessert that would warm you up on a freezing Winter’s evening, and many times Fall and Spring evening too. This rice pudding is a luscious, creamy non-traditional dessert made with coconut milk and topped with sweet, juicy strawberries, mango and lime salsa.
I thought I would put more of a tropical twist on this dessert that is normally spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. I am taking some of my favorite flavors which are Asian inspired and marrying them all together in this one decadent dessert.
A creative twist on the norm is replacing the regular milk and cream for coconut milk. Still rich and creamy, coconut milk adds its own unique flavor without the dairy. It is still “fatty” like cream so you still get that richness.
The fruit salsa on top is the icing on the cake. Once you pair it with a spoonful of the rice pudding it will all make sense. It’s like a tropical explosion that you can’t believe you never had before. In my opinion it’s the combination of texture, temperature and the lime zest that makes this simple dessert stand out. For easy zesting, invest in a Microplane, they are a lifesaver. It’s incredible and makes the labor of zesting a thing of the past. Also, if you were admiring my cutting board I used, it is from Boos, the masters in cutting boards. This board is so durable and well made, it will last you a lifetime.
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I made my rice pudding in a Panasonic Rice Cooker. It doesn’t only cook plain rice like you might think Rice cookers have multiple uses. What I like about rice cookers is you can add in all of your ingredients, mix it, set it and forget it. This rice cooker is an inexpensive piece of kitchen equipment that has multiple uses. All tools in my kitchen have to do more than one job otherwise I don’t have space for them.
I created this recipe for The Inspired Home website. It’s a place where I go to find out what new products are coming out along with tips and fantastic recipes. The Inspired Home’s mission is to inspire, inform and encourage you to make your house into a home, lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle and to create moments to celebrate and connect with your friends and family. Make sure you check out the Coconut Rice Pudding recipe and video there.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Warm up with my luscious Coconut Rice Pudding easily made in a rice cooker. Combined with fruit salsa, this rice pudding is tropical & delicious!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (6oz/170g) arborio rice
- 1 can (14oz/414ml) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (4floz/115ml) water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (4 oz/115g) sugar
- a pinch of salt
Fruit Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, cubed
- 10 strawberries, cubed
- Zest of 1 Lime
Instructions
Place rice, coconut milk, water, vanilla extract, salt and sugar in your rice cooker. Turn on and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
Alternatively you can place them in a heavy bottomed saucepan on medium-low heat and cook for the same amount of time. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
The rice should be soft and cooked at this point. Turn off the heat and leave it to stand.
Fruit Salsa:
To make the fruit salsa - Mix together the strawberries, mango and lime zest. I like to let it sit and marinate for 15 minutes before topping my rice pudding. This gives the flavors time to marry together. While still warm and steaming, top your tropical rice pudding and enjoy straight away. It can also be enjoyed cold but I prefer it warm. There is something more comforting about it.