Coconut Rice Pudding with Spiced Orange Rhubarb

This better-for-you coconut rice pudding is delicately spiced with rhubarb and orange, making it a delicious partner to creamy rice. Enjoy it warm after dinner. 

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 1 hour + 5 mins

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

2 x 400mL light coconut milk

1/2 cup basmati rice

1 vanilla bean, split lengthways

1 bunch rhubarb, trimmed into 6cm lengths

1 orange, rind finely grated, juiced

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp Chinese five spice

Method

Place the coconut milk, rice and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 15-20 minutes or until mixture thickens and rice is creamy. Remove from heat.

While the rice is simmering, preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the rhubarb in a single layer on the prepared tray. Sprinkle with the orange rind and pour over the orange juice. Sprinkle with the spices. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until rhubarb is tender but still holds its shape.

Divide rice between bowls and top with rubarb. Drizzle with maple syrup for some extra sweetness.