Rice Pudding

Do you remember the days when you looked forward to eating freeze dried food? Well... maybe you don't. I'm eating lipton's cup of soup today. I don't think I've eaten this since I was 8 or 9. It's not bad, little salty but ok otherwise.

Speaking of 8 or 9, I went to Franklin Institute in Phila around that time with my Aunt and Uncle and bought "Astronaut Icecream". Doesn't it just sound like stellar perfection? It was kind of slimy, but then so is regular ice cream in a way... point being I didn't like it.

Which reminds me of Turkish Delight.

Those of you who know me pretty well already know about one of the more serious disappointments of my life. Turkish Delight.

Reasons for the buildup of this mystical sweetmeat:

1. The Name... Turkish= mysterious silken tents with beautiful people granting wishes (see 1001 Arabian Nights).
Christmas is a delight, going to the movies, a brand new book, black raspberry ice cream... delight= good

2. In The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Edmund ate this magical delicious candy called Turkish Delight and he loved it so much he betrayed his brother and sisters. Betray your family? That, my dear, is one damn good confection. (I've since realized that Edmund was just another greedy shmuck like myself)

3. Cousins loved this candy. I generally have trust in their sweets expertise. Over the years they introduced me to twinkies, coco puffs and annie's penny candy store.

4. The tin T.D. came in looked like it was meant for a fairy princess. (Of which I am, always have been and always will be.)


Anyway, Turkish Delight sucks and here's a recipe for rice pudding.

Ingredients
1 cup cooked rice
16 oz. lite coconut milk (1 can)
1 cup milk (whatever %)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over med-low heat and slowly bring to a boil
Stir a lot to prevent burning
2. After reaches a boil, lower heat and simmer stirring constantly until mix thickens and coats the back of your spoon (about 10-15 minutes). Continue to reduce until desired consistency is reached. Keep in mind as the pudding cools it will thicken more.

You can serve this warm or cold- both taste good.
Also good with chocolate shavings or raisins
Not good with turkish delight