Champorado Infused with Ginger and Thai Chili (Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Risotto)

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
75%
Champorado Infused with Ginger and Thai Chili (Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Risotto)
40 min.
4
306kcal

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Craving a dessert that's both comforting and exciting? Look no further! This isn't your ordinary chocolate rice pudding. We're elevating the classic Filipino Champorado into a sophisticated, vegan, and gluten-free delight that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the rich, dark embrace of cocoa, infused with the warmth of ginger and the subtle kick of Thai chili – a flavor explosion that's surprisingly harmonious. The creamy texture, achieved through slow-cooked sushi rice simmers in aromatic almond milk, creating a risotto-like base that's both decadent and wholesome.

But the star of the show is the whipped coconut "crème". Made from luscious, full-fat coconut milk, it's transformed into a fluffy, dreamy topping with a hint of vanilla and ginger, perfectly complementing the spicy chocolate base.

This Champorado is more than just a dessert; it's an experience. It’s perfect for a cozy night in, a sophisticated side dish,or even a conversation-starting brunch. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that's both healthy and incredibly satisfying!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cocoa powder dark pure
  • container so delicious dairy free original culinary coconut milk (not Lite)
  • cups so delicious dairy free almond plus almondmilk unsweetened divided
  • inch ginger peeled chopped
  • pinch ginger 
  • pinch salt 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • cup sushi rice white (short grain or Arborio also work)
  •  thai chili peppers fresh sliced for less heat canned (if you can't find these, you can substitute serrano or cayenne peppers) (use just 1 and deseed )
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • sieve
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine 1 cup almond milk, chili peppers and ginger in a pot. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove pot from heat. Allow milk to stand for 20 minutes. Strain milk pressing solids against strainer to extract flavor.Put milk back into pot.
  2. Add rice and salt to infused milk and over low heat, cook until the milk is absorbed.
  3. Add the next 3 cups of milk cup by cup, allowing each addition to absorb before adding more. Stir throughout until mixture becomes thick, starchy with a pudding like consistency. Stir in cocoa powder and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  4. Remove from heat and put into 4 individual bowls.Open coconut milk container (I cut the top off the box).
  5. Place about half of the thick solid parts into a medium bowl. Beat on high with hand mixer until it becomes whipped.
  6. Add the sugar, vanilla and ginger. Beat again.
  7. Serve “whipped crème” on top of each serving of champorado.
  8. Sprinkle each with a pinch of cocoa powder. Voila!

Nutrition Facts

Calories306kcal
Protein14.92%
Fat17.34%
Carbs67.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.48
Glycemic Load
34.13
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.72652177707%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.86mg
Epicatechin
14.73mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.88kcal
15.29%
Fat:6.01g
9.24%
Saturated Fat:1.15g
7.17%
Carbohydrates:52.82g
17.61%
Net Carbohydrates:47.75g
17.36%
Sugar:8.28g
9.2%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:133.06mg
5.79%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Caffeine:17.25mg
5.75%
Protein:11.63g
23.26%
Vitamin B3:8.96mg
44.82%
Vitamin B12:2.55µg
42.53%
Vitamin E:5.98mg
39.84%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.38%
Calcium:346.11mg
34.61%
Copper:0.66mg
33.08%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.81%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.38%
Vitamin C:20.75mg
25.15%
Folate:81.8µg
20.45%
Fiber:5.08g
20.31%
Selenium:13.52µg
19.32%
Vitamin A:946.15IU
18.92%
Vitamin D:2.84µg
18.9%
Iron:2.97mg
16.51%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.83%
Potassium:496.91mg
14.2%
Magnesium:49.36mg
12.34%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.97%
Phosphorus:89.29mg
8.93%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.05%