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Pina Colada Rice Pudding, or Rice Porridge. Wait, what time is it…?

January 21, 2013 By JJ 39 Comments

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I’ll warn you in advance, I may be in a mood, I may be writing stream of consciousnesses right now, I may not feel like editing tonight, I may get a bit random. On the other hand, I may not. It’s kind of like roulette. However the outcome is tropical and sunny so I’ll try not to frighten you too much up front, ok? Great.

I always have leftover rice. Always. This situation is  primarily due to cooking a full cup of dry rice no matter how much we need – every single time.  But the leftovers get tossed in anything from a clearing-out-the-crisper-fried-rice to a frittata to a soup, so I may as well have it on hand.

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Now we know I love my oats for breakfast, however sometimes I want something else that is not oats, but is still porridge-like. Quinoa has been known to make an appearance from time to time but one morning I decided to see what would happen if I threw some leftover brown rice in a pan with fruit and milk. Cheats rice porridge is what happened. It’s like eating dessert for breakfast, but healthy. Win, big win.

While I didn’t add sugar you could throw in a spoonful of rapdura, while I didn’t add rum I wouldn’t be opposed to it. Both would make this even better but would move it a bit further into the dessert camp than the healthy breakfast one. I do however like the dessert camp… I won’t tell if you don’t.

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Pina Colada Rice Porridge

12-12-03_PinaColadaRicePorridgeThis sunny treat is a great way to use up leftover rice. You can keep it a bit healthy for breakfast, or go a bit naughty for dessert. If you make the naughty version and eat it for breakfast I won’t tell, but I may invite myself over – ha!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 c cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 c water
  • 2 Tbsp coconut milk or cream
  • 1/2 c fresh pineapple, cubed
  • tiny pinch sea salt

To garnish:

  • fresh pineapple slices
  • lime zest
  • lime wedges

Optional:

  • heaped tsp rapdura sugar
  • splash dark rum, just because

METHOD:

Place rice, water, coconut milk/cream and pineapple cubes in a small saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Simmer on medium-low 5 to 7 mins, stirring occasionally and adding a bit more water if you want it soupier.

Remove from heat and let sit for a minute. Stir through sugar and rum if using. Serve with lime zest, lime wedges and pineapple slices.

Serves 1-2. Multiply recipe as necessary.

*COOK’S NOTES:

  • Coconut Cream will be a bit richer than Coconut Milk but it really depends on what you have in your cupboard or fridge.

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gluten-free / dairy-free / vegan / refined-sugar-free / soy-free / nut-free / corn-free

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Sweet Adventures Blog Hop - Tropical ParadiseThis post is part of the January Sweet Adventures Blog Hop – Tropical Paradise – hosted by Nic of Dining with a Stud.

SABH is a monthly blog hop brought to you by your hostesses – The Hungry Australian, Dining With a Stud, The Capers of the Kitchen Crusader, and me – 84th & 3rd.

Make sure to check out all the other Tropical creations that have been linked-up below!

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Comments

  1. Christine @ Cooking Crusade says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Woah this looks sooo good JJ! Plus I’ve been totally scratching my head about what sorts of breakfasts to make myself now I’ve gone wheat/dairy free, it’s been a bit tricky but I will definitely have to try this! Thanks 😀

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:29 am

      Please do! Works with all sorts of other fruit too 🙂

      Reply
  2. Swah says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:08 am

    These look delicious JJ! And much healthier than my pina colada inspired dessert haha.

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:31 am

      Thanks, I’ll trade you – heehee

      Reply
  3. Tina @ bitemeshowme says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I just love the sound of it, alcoholic or not 😛

    Reply
  4. Nic@diningwithastud says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Perfect dessert and breakfast. Perhaps one for each 😉

    Reply
  5. Ai-Ling@blueapocalypse says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I don’t know if I could handle this for breakfast, more of a savoury person but it would be a great dessert.

    When I have leftover rice I like to put it on the stove, add more water and cook it to a congee consistency, then I add some pickled vegetables on top. One of my favourite breakfasts.

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:32 am

      Humm, maybe I should call this Pina Colada Congee ;D I tend to alternate between sweet and savory depending on the day!

      Reply
  6. the kitchen crusader says

    January 21, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I have a feeling we’re going to see a few more cocktail inspired desserts for this hop… but also that this is probably going to be the healthiest. Looks fantastic, JJ!

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:33 am

      haha thanks KC!

      Reply
  7. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    January 21, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I think you totally stayed on track there JJ. Nothing wrong with a dessert-like breakfast! I made a brown rice porridge with apple and cinnamon once when I was out of oats and was pleasantly surprised. Quinoa and I aren’t great friends.

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:34 am

      Ohh apple and cinnamon sounds good! I may need to make you my quinoa project ;D

      Reply
  8. Marie says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    You did totally stay on track and that looks YUMMY!
    (Although I think maybe there is an extra space before the But in 2nd para ;-))
    That’s quite funny because I baked a lemon and coconut cake this pm and I was actually thinking about gin and tonics while baking. (either because of the lemon in the gin and tonic AND in the cake, or maybe just because I like thinking about gin and tonic?)

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:35 am

      Oh Frenchie you are too funny – there probably is, wordpress sticks extra spaces in on me all the time 😉 Now I want lemon and coconut cake, AND a gin and tonic – ha!

      Reply
  9. Anna says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Great colours JJ! And that combo! WOW! I’ve got heaps of left over rice always! Its now time to steer clear from fried rice in these parts. xx

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:36 am

      It’s a good option to keep in mind!

      Reply
  10. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    January 21, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Love the flavors in your rice pudding!

    Reply
  11. Baking Myself Happy says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I think this is my favourite recipe in this month’s hop! I am salivating just looking at the pictures…Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:37 am

      Aw thanks! I must admit I made it again this morning after the post went live 🙂

      Reply
  12. Winston says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    WOW. Your photos are stunning to say the least. Seriously beautiful. And what a great recipe you’ve got there can the rice pudding flavour BE any more interesting? WIN!

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:38 am

      wow thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Sara @bellyrumbles says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:26 am

    Healthy dessert like breakfast, yes, a win, big win!! Is this brekkie recipe too good to be true?

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 22, 2013 at 12:38 am

      nope, totally true ;D

      Reply
  14. Jennifer Wickes says

    January 22, 2013 at 3:53 am

    I bet I would like that much better than regular rice porridge.

    Reply
  15. Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soul says

    January 22, 2013 at 7:51 am

    Pina colada rice? Oh yeah! As a lover of all rice puddings this looks and sounds beautiful! Another bookmarked recipe-thanks JJ!

    Reply
  16. Shut Up & Cook | The Attainable Gourmet says

    January 22, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Fabulous pix! And is there anything more satisfying than using up leftovers and turning them into something glamorous and delicious? I think not. YUM!

    Reply
  17. ATasteOfMadness says

    January 22, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Wow oh wow. I absolutely love rice pudding, but you have truly made it 10x better. And such gorgeous pictures!

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 29, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  18. My Kitchen Stories says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Give me anything with rice. I have been known to add some sugar and milk and yoghurt to some left over rice in the morning. It wasn’t anything like your lovely creation

    Reply
  19. Sophie @thestickyandsweet.com says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    If you like pina coladas…. this is totally a breakfast food. But I eat cake for breakfast so… probably not the best to judge on when it should/shouldn’t be eaten! All the time?

    Reply
  20. sara says

    January 23, 2013 at 4:21 am

    This looks totally fantastic…love the idea of a tropical twist on rice pudding. One of my fav comfort foods!

    Reply
  21. K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo says

    January 23, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Looks great! I love brown rice for breakfast. When I was a kid we used to have leftover brown rice chucked in a saucepan with sultanas and soy milk and simmered until warm. Especially nice in winter.

    Reply
  22. Christina @ The Hungry Australian says

    January 23, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Oh yeah! Love the sound of this and your photos are gorgeous, JJ. YUM!!

    Reply
  23. Stephanie says

    January 24, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    This is a great concoction! I’ve been looking for something to clean up my breakfast and I think I found it! Thank you so much 🙂

    Reply
  24. Monica says

    January 24, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    This looks amazing! You’re right, I could happily have this for breakfast. Or any time! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Moya says

    January 25, 2013 at 6:38 am

    Looks like you could enjoy this Pina Colada Rice Pudding anytime of day! I have never heard of rapdura sugar! 🙂

    Reply
    • JJ says

      January 29, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      Rapdura is an un-refined sugar. Still has fructose etc but doesn’t go through the horrid refining process.

      Reply
  26. Peta says

    January 25, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Pass the rice pudding and the rum. Sounds delicious

    Reply
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