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Oriental Pudding

By James Beard

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package pitted dates
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 cups water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup Cream of Rice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon mace
1 package finely grated coconut
Whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the dates into small pieces and combine them with the sugar and honey. Add the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the Cream of Rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the Cream of Rice is a golden brown. Add the date mixture and the spices and mix thoroughly. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. This will take about 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut and remove from the stove.

  2. Step 2

    Spoon into a large bowl or individual dishes and serve warm or cool with whipped cream.

TagsPuddingDessertDateDried FruitFruitGingerHerbs & SpicesCoconutSnackNut FreeGluten FreeEasyHouse & Garden
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