black rice pudding

May 30th, 2008

You might not believe you could lose weight while on a diet which includes black rice pudding but it is feasible. It is fundamental to not eat black rice pudding or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself moderately high calorie food once per week. I eat a healthy diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 1600 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat whatever I like - without going overboard of course.

I have been eating like this for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise plan or taken any vitamins or diet aids. I have just been careful of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

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Black Rice Pudding

Black rice turns its cooking liquid purple, and this rich, creamy pudding will become a luscious lavender.

1 cup raw black rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup canned cream of coconut
1/2 teaspoon rose water or vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Place rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 55 minutes.

Stir in the half-and-half and cream of coconut. Slowly simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Stir in rose water or vanilla extract and salt. Chill completely.

Serve topped with whipped cream and pistachio nuts as garnish.

Yields 12 servings.

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