Wild Rice Pudding

Name: Wild Rice Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. wild rice; 2 1/2 c. water, plus more for soaking rice; Kosher salt; 1/4 c. chia seeds; 1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided, plus more for serving; Fresh berries, for serving; Sunflower seeds, for serving

By Elena TerryPublished: Nov 23, 2020

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wild rice pudding with sunflower seeds, maple syrup, and mixed berries

Tom Jones

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

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If you've only ever had wild rice in savory dishes, you're in for a treat. The maple syrup coaxes some seriously complex flavors from the rice; it becomes incredibly aromatic, with notes of vanilla, toasted nuts, and a jasmine-like floral flavor that plays beautifully with some fresh fruit. Berries are great, but if they're out of season, chopped apples or sliced banana would also be delicious. Now this is a healthy dessert we can get behind. (And it's great for breakfast too! 😋)

Special Equipment

For this recipe, you'll need a food processor, blender, or immersion (hand held) blender.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup
wild rice
2 1/2 cups
water, plus more for soaking rice
Kosher salt
1/4 cup
chia seeds
1/4 cup
plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided, plus more for serving
Fresh berries, for serving
Sunflower seeds, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Add wild rice to a medium sauce pan and cover with cold water. Soak uncovered for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2Transfer rice to a strainer and rinse until water runs clear.
3. Step 3Add 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt to sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4Add rice, cover and cook on low for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice opens. Add extra water if necessary, and set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before blending.
5. Step 5Meanwhile, bloom chia: in a medium bowl, combine chia seeds, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Stir to combine and let sit until jelled, 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Step 6When rice has cooled, transfer to food processor or blender with 1/4 cup maple syrup, and pulse until well blended. Add Chia mixture and blend until just combined, then transfer to the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.
7. Step 7Toast sunflower seeds and toss with berries, along with more maple syrup, if desired. Serve pudding topped with seeds and berries.