->Rice Pudding 05 <-

2 cups cooked brown rice, cold

2/3 cup thick nut milk or sweet fruit juice (apple, pear, peach or apricot)

1/2-2/3 cup maple syrup or fruit concentrate

2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder

2-3 teaspoons grated lemon rind or orange rind

2 teaspoons real vanilla

1-1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Optional: 1/2-2/3 cup raisins, currants, chopped dates or chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine all ingredients carefully

with a fork so as not to mash the rice. Mix thoroughly. Spread

the mixture in a lightly oiled 9inch X 9inch casserole dish and bake 35-45 minutes, uncovered, untill "set" and somewhat firm.

Serve dessert hot or cold.