Homemade Brown Rice Hot Cereal Food

HOMEMADE BROWN RICE HOT CEREAL

Steps:

• In clean, dry skillet (preferably cast iron) toast brown rice on medium heat. Lower heat if rice starts to smoke.
• Toast rice for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly so that grains do not burn. Rice should turn a medium brown. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In blender fitted with steel blade, or in grain mill or food processor grind browned rice to the consistency of medium coarse cornmeal (grainy but not powdered.).
• The grinding process will have to be done in 3/4 cup portions to allow the rice grains to grind effectively.
• To store: Place ground rice cereal in airtight container or "ziploc" bag. The cereal must be kept either refrigerated or frozen. Brown rice goes rancid quickly if stored in cupboard.
• To prepare hot cereal: (1 serving/thick consistency*).
• In small saucepan with 1 cup of rapidly boiling, salted water gradually add 1/3 cup scant of prepared brown rice cereal using a fork to stir well. *For thinner consistency cereal, either increase amount of water, or reduce amount of cereal. Continue to cook rice on high for about 30 seconds breaking up any lumps. Reduce heat until boiling subsides, cover pan tightly and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Serve with your favorite toppings if desired. Season with salt if necessary. My favorite additions are toasted nuts, raisins and cardamom!

ESALEN BROWN RICE BREAKFAST CEREAL

Steps:

• Combine cooked brown rice and all other ingredients in a bowl or large Tupperware. Stir to combine.
• Put in the fridge for 12 hours or overnight (this allows the rice, fruit and nuts to soak up the milk and spices).
• Warm and serve. This is good with a dollop of yogurt!

HOT RICE CEREAL WITH NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine rice, milk, and maple syrup over medium-high. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, 3 minutes. Divide among four bowls and top with almonds and raisins. Serve with nutmeg or cinnamon.

HOT RICE CEREAL

Steps:

• In a medium sized saucepan, combine the rice, milk, margarine, and salt. Add the raisins too, if you're using them. Stir the mixture mover medium heat until it is heated through, and he margarne is melted. Simmer for a minute or two to thicken. Serve immediately, while it is hot.
• Cooked wheat or bulgur may replace the rice, if desired.