Azteca Cocoa Rice Pudding

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

The Aztecs believed that cacao seeds were the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the God of wisdom who was hated by the other gods for giving cacao to humans. The seeds had so much value they were used as a form of currency. Originally prepared only as a drink, chocolate was served bitter and spicy. Often this gift from the gods was reserved for royalty and religious leadership. It was believed to give strength and so was added to a soldier's rations. Later it was seen as an aphrodisiac which made it much more popular. I have used their spirit as inspiration for this sweet and spicy rice pudding.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Azteca Cocoa Rice Pudding

Ingredients

4 cups water

2 cups white rice

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 cups milk

1 cup white sugar

½ cup cocoa powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Step 1

Combine water rice and cinnamon in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low cover pot and simmer until all the water has been absorbed about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Mix milk sugar cocoa powder cayenne pepper and vanilla extract into rice mixture increase heat to high; cook stirring constantly until thickened 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove pot from heat and pour pudding into a large glass bowl; let sit for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Azteca Cocoa Rice Pudding

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 313.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 68.7g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 28.1g

Fat: 2.4g 4%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 4.9mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 397.9IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 112.4mcg 28%

Calcium: 101.8mg 10%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 47.7mg 17%

Potassium: 245.2mg 7%

Sodium: 32.3mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 21.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.