cookRice Pudding With Ginger, Amaranth, And Mango

Ginger adds unexpected heat and zing to this coconut rice pudding; the crunchy topping lends a welcome texture contrast. From: bonappetit.com SERVES 8

Rice Pudding
1 2” piece ginger, peeled, sliced ¼” thick
2 13.5-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk
3 cups whole milk
1 cup arborio rice
2/3 cup sugar
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
Topping And Assembly
1 tablespoon amaranth
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 ounce butter cookies or shortbread (about 4), crushed
2 tablespoons raw sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 mango, peeled, thinly sliced
Fresh mint leaves (for serving)

Rice Pudding

Combine ginger, coconut milk, milk, rice, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla beans; add pods. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is al dente, 15-18 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring often, until rice is tender and mixture coats spoon, 5-8 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface. Let cool. Remove ginger and vanilla pods.

Do Ahead: Rice pudding can be made 2 days ahead; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Topping And Assembly

Toast amaranth with chia and sesame seeds in a dry medium skillet over medium heat until they begin to pop and sesame is golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cookies, raw sugar, and cinnamon.

Serve rice pudding topped with toasted seed mixture, mango, and a few mint leaves.

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