Black Rice Breakfast Pudding

Loose now stocks Black Rice! Also known as forbidden rice in China. Before we dive into the many benefits and magical mysteries of black rice and become overwhelmed by yet more amazing information to take in —  how about a recipe for a healthy but tasty breakfast inspiration?! 

Recipe by My New Roots, Sarah Britton.

Coconut Black Rice Breakfast Pudding click here to read online
Serves 3-4  

Ingredients:
1 cup / 200g black rice, soaked overnight (if possible)
1 can full-fat coconut milk (reserve a couple tablespoons for garnish, if desired)
½ cup water with soaked rice, 1 ½ cups water with un-soaked rice
¼ tsp. fine grain sea salt
½ vanilla bean (optional)
1 Tbsp. maple syrup (or other sweetener of your choice)
1/3 cup coconut flakes, lightly toasted

Fruits of your choosing:
mango
passion fruit
pomegranate
banana
kiwi
pineapple

Directions:
1. Measure out rice, rinse and cover with water. Let soak overnight or for up to 8 hours (even one hour makes a difference!). Drain and rinse well again.

2. Place rice in a pot with coconut milk, salt, vanilla bean (seeds and pod) and the indicated amount of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook covered, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (you still want a little liquid). Times vary depending on whether or not you soaked the rice: for un-soaked rice, cook 45-60 minutes; for soaked rice, cook about 25-30 minutes. Add maple syrup and fold to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. While the rice is cooking, prepare all the fruit that you would like to accompany the pudding.

4. To assemble, scoop out desired amount of black rice into a bowl, top with fruit, toasted coconut, and a drizzle of coconut milk. Enjoy.

Have a good week in this wintery wonderland of Stroud and surroundings.

The Loose Team.