Rice Pudding with Marigold Flowers
Rice pudding is a traditional sweet in all countries and all languages. I got this inspiration from a Telegraph recipe posted and I have updated that recipe to make it easier to make and enjoy.
Marigold flowers or calendula is very healthy and recently we have seen more and more recipes using calendula. Recently I created a wonderful mixture using turmeric, black pepper and calendula for inflammation and pain. Although this rice pudding does not include turmeric, it does contain calendula and its wonderful essence of light tints of hue and color that will only delight your palate and please your family.
Rice Pudding
Ingredients:
Directions:
Marigold flowers or calendula is very healthy and recently we have seen more and more recipes using calendula. Recently I created a wonderful mixture using turmeric, black pepper and calendula for inflammation and pain. Although this rice pudding does not include turmeric, it does contain calendula and its wonderful essence of light tints of hue and color that will only delight your palate and please your family.
Rice Pudding
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of short grain rice
- 8 cups of milk (almond milk may be substituted if desired)
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup of ground marigold flowers (dried calendula)
Directions:
- Place the rice in hot water and soak for 1 hour. Drain the rice and add 1 cup of water to a saucepan along with the rice and bring to a boil.
- Cook the rice and the water for 10 minutes and then add in the milk. Stirring occasionally cook the rice until soft and the milk thickens. This should be around 3/4 hour.
- Add in the vanilla, sugar and marigold flowers and cook for 5 more minutes. Pour the rice pudding into a large bowl to cool.
- You may want to put it into individual bowls if you desire. Place the pudding in the refrigerator for a few hours and then top with assorted chopped fruits or berries.
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