Cardamom-Scented Sweet Rice

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Cardamom-Scented Sweet Rice

 

3 cups rice milk or regular milk

1 cup water

1 tsp. minced ginger

25 cardamom pods

3 4-inch cinnamon sticks

1 cup basmati or jasmine rice

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup pitted dates, chopped

1 tsp. vanilla

8 sprigs mint, optional

 

Combine 1 cup milk, water, ginger, cardamom and

cinnamon sticks in a

medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then add rice and

honey and stir

well. Bring mixture to a boil once more, then reduce

heat to low and

simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been

absorbed (about 20

minutes).

Stir in remaining milk, dates, honey and vanilla. Let

cook for 10

minutes, stirring frequently. When pudding has

thickened slightly,

transfer to serving dishes and chill. To serve,

garnish with fresh

mint. Serves 8.

 

 

 

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