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Molasses Snack Bites

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This deeply aromatic toasted rice ice cream transforms humble brown rice into a nutty, creamy, and subtly sweet frozen dessert. Infused with naturally toasted rice steeped in milk, it delivers nostalgic comfort with refined depth, balanced by a hint of umami from tamari and sea salt.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 to 7 hours (including chilling and freezing)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Ice Cream Maker
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 120 g brown rice
  • 500 g whole milk
  • 480 g heavy cream
  • 120 g granulated sugar
  • 40 g malted milk powder
  • 30 g dextrose powder
  • 1 g guar gum
  • 2 to 3 drops tamari
  • 3 g fine sea salt
  • Optional rice pudding:
  • 420 g whole milk, divided
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 1 g fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Toast the brown rice in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring until deeply browned and aromatic, or roast on a baking sheet at 232°C for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Place the milk in a heatproof bowl. Immediately pour the hot toasted rice into the milk, cover, and steep in the freezer for 35 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, whisk together cream, sugar, malted milk powder, dextrose, and guar gum until smooth.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer briefly until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Strain the steeped rice milk, pressing out all the liquid. Reserve the rice if making pudding.
  6. Combine the strained milk with the warm cream mixture. Transfer to a sealed container and chill thoroughly.
  7. Churn the base in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer instructions.
  8. Add tamari during churning, then the salt near the end.
  9. Once fully churned, freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
  10. Optional rice pudding: Combine reserved rice, 360 g milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer for 50–60 minutes, stirring, until thick. Cool and stir in remaining 60 g milk before serving.

Notes

  • Brown rice is key for a nutty, complex flavor—white rice produces a milder taste.
  • Don’t skip deep toasting—the smoky aroma is essential to the final flavor.
  • Omit malted milk powder if needed, but it enhances creaminess and depth.
  • Guar gum improves texture but is optional.
  • Use an ice cream machine for best results.

Nutrition

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