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* ½ cup slivered almonds | * ½ cup slivered almonds | ||
* 12 ounce box (4¼ cups) Nabisco Cream of Rice Cereal | * 12 ounce box (4¼ cups) Nabisco Cream of Rice Cereal (or similar) | ||
* 4 quarts almond milk ( | * 4 quarts almond milk (Pacific Foods “Organic Unsweetened Almond Original Beverage” works well; it includes a little salt) | ||
* 3 quarts water | * 3 quarts water | ||
* ½ teaspoon salt | * ½ teaspoon salt | ||
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# Whisk in cereal and boil for four minutes. (Continue whisking to prevent scorching!) | # Whisk in cereal and boil for four minutes. (Continue whisking to prevent scorching!) | ||
# Lower heat and simmer an additional six minutes while whisking in remaining ingredients. | # Lower heat and simmer an additional six minutes while whisking in remaining ingredients. | ||
# While still warm, divide into 3½ ounce servings. | # While still warm, divide into 3½ ounce servings. (We use 4-ounce squat containers.) | ||
# Garnish each serving with three almond slivers. | # Garnish each serving with three almond slivers. | ||
# Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. | # Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. | ||
We recommend that you not attempt to use rice syrup or barley malt as sweetener because the enzymes may cause the pudding to break down. | We recommend that you not attempt to use rice syrup or barley malt as sweetener because the enzymes contained in these sweeteners may cause the pudding to break down. | ||
You may choose to make your own almond milk. This is labor intensive | You may choose to make your own almond milk. (This is labor intensive.) Blanch almonds and remove the skins. Blend with water in a blender for 1-2 minutes. It is not necessary to strain out the pulp. | ||
This pudding was eaten by Gautama Buddha for sustenance; it should not be as sweet as dessert. The preparation itself is a holy ritual. | You may also choose to use ground rice cereal from a health food store; in this case, be sure to cook it long enough to give a smooth consistency. | ||
This pudding was eaten by Gautama Buddha for sustenance; it should not be as sweet as a dessert. | |||
The preparation itself is a holy ritual. | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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