Maple Rum Rice Creme With Chocolate Saucebakery, desserts, low-fat, vegan ----MAPLE RICE CREME---- 1 cup short grain rice 2 1/2 cup water 2 cup soy milk or rice milk 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoon dark rum ----CHOCOLATE SAUCE---- 1/2 cup dutch processed or regular - cocoa 1 cup water 1/2 cup honey (up to 3/4 c) 1 teaspoon vanilla CREME: In a large pot, cook rice with water, soy or rice milk & maple syrup, covered, for about 1 1/4 hours or until the rice is fairly mushy & most of the liquid has been absorbed. Puree cooked mixture with vanilla & rum till absolutely smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly & chill for several hours. CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot & mix well with a whisk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmering gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened & reduced to 1 cup. Allow to cool completely. Serve with the Creme. "Vegetarian Times", December, 1993 |
