Comments on: coconut cardamom arborio rice pudding.

By: madcap cupcake

madcap cupcake — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:37:07 +0000

Hi CocoLoco! That’s a great suggestion (pulverizing the coconut in a blender if it is tough). Another option for those who prefer a softer texture – if you think your coconut is on the harder/ tougher side, try soaking it first, as you would soak raw nuts in preparation to make nut milks. That should soften the coconut significantly. Another option is to make the pudding without the coconut, and then sprinkle it on top. I am going to amend the instructions to reflect these options too – thanks for the input!

By: CocoLoco

CocoLoco — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:01:25 +0000

I’ve made this pudding a few times now and I LOVE it. It’s perfect for breakfast on days when I’m not in the hugest rush and it so so tasty. I like the added shredded coconut a lot and wouldn’t describe it as sandy…I think that’s the whole point! If someone has very petrified coconut and they don’t like that sort of thing, I’d say give it a whirl in a spice grinder or good blender to make it finer before using. LOVE the cardamom too. Warm, spicy goodness.

By: madcap cupcake

madcap cupcake — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:04:15 +0000

Hi MamaMariaDoha! I’m sorry the pudding wasn’t to your liking. I often make this pudding without the coconut, which naturally lends it a smoother, softer texture – but I also enjoy the toothsome texture that the shredded coconut adds. My shredded coconut is quite fine and soft – perhaps that makes the difference? I like your idea of using coconut milk, which would definitely bump up the coconut flavour while keeping the pudding completely soft, but I’d be afraid of all those added calories and fat!

By: MamaMariaDoha

MamaMariaDoha — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:41:23 +0000

I just made this rice pudding, and found it disappointing. It feels sandy, because of the shredded coconut. I will give it another try, but using 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup non dairy milk. For my taste it needs the sugar.

By: Devona

Devona — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:21:17 +0000

I might have to make this sometime this week since I have all the ingredients it looks so good.

By: gine

gine — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:01:45 +0000

mmmm … looks lovely :-)!! XOXO

By: Melisser

Melisser — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:38:24 +0000

Ooh, that sounds lovely!

By: Vegan_Noodle

Vegan_Noodle — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:50:40 +0000

I am dreaming of rice pudding in the middle of the day now….

By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 17 May 2009 05:58:53 +0000

mmm this sounds so super delicious.
im sure once i try it itll be an instant favoritie!

By: madcap cupcake

madcap cupcake — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:01:45 +0000

Hi Lisa! – any excuse to have some delicious Indian cuisine is alright by me – great idea!