Lime Scented Poppy Seed Rice Pudding With Mango Food

COCONUT LIME RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a bowl soak rice in cold water to cover 30 minutes. Drain rice in a sieve. In a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan bring coconut milk, whole milk, rice, sugar, and a pinch salt to a boil and gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
• Stir lime zest into pudding. Divide pudding among four 2/3-cup custard cups. Puddings may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
• Serve puddings warm or chilled and garnish with flaked coconut.

LIME-SCENTED POPPY SEED RICE PUDDING WITH MANGO

Steps:

• In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the milk with the rice, coconut milk, vanilla bean and seeds and the poppy seeds and bring to asimmer over moderately high heat, stirring. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the rice is tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. stir the sugar, heavy cfream and lime zest into the rice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice pudding is sweet and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Spoon the rice pudding into small bowls and top with the mango. MAKE AHEAD: The rice pudding can be refrigerated overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.