Rice pudding ice cream with crunchy almonds

ingredients

Arroz ORIENTE Longo Extra
  • 1/3 cup of Long Grain Rice
  • 2 cups of almond vegetable drink (480g)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 6 medjool dates (95g)
  • 1 can of coconut milk (400 ml)
  • 3/4 cup sugar (240g)
  • 1/2 cup of sliced ​​almonds (75g)

Preparation

  1. In a pot put the rice, the almond drink, vanilla and salt. Let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
  2. Add the dates and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Grind this mixture and let it cool.
  4. In a small pot put the sugar. Leave it on low heat until it caramelizes. When the sugar is melted, add the almonds and mix well. Spread the caramelized almonds on a sheet of parchment paper, forming a thin layer and let it cool. Break into small pieces.
  5. In a bowl, place the mixture of rice, vegetable drink and dates. Add coconut milk and caramelized almond pieces. It wraps everything up really well.
  6. Transfer to a rectangular shape and take to the freezer overnight (or for at least 6 hours).