Forbidden Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

1 cup black rice
2 cups water
2 cups unsweetened plant milk
1/2 cup dried apple, diced
2 pitted Medjool dates, diced
1 tbsp currants
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp ground chia seeds

Method:

Place black rice in a bowl, cover well with water and leave to soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

In the morning, rinse black rice thoroughly in a strainer, then transfer to a medium saucepan, add 2 cups water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until water is completely absorbed.

Add all other ingredients except blueberries and chia and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in blueberries and chia and leave, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.