Maple rum rice creme with chocolate sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupShort grain rice
cupWater
2cupsSoy milk or rice milk
½cupMaple syrup
1teaspoonVanilla
2tablespoonsDark rum
½cupDutch processed or regular cocoa
1cupWater
½cupHoney (up to 3/4 c)
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

MAPLE RICE CREME

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

CREME: In a large pot, cook rice with water, soy or rice milk & maple syrup, covered, for about 1¼ 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 Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 06-23-95