brown rice pudding

here is a healthier version of this traditional dessert....

the rice
1 cup brown rice
3 cups unsweetened vanilla rice milk
1 tbs agave
1 tbs vanilla extract

the pudding
1 cup water
2 tbs agar agar
14 oz extra firm ( wild wood) sprout tofu
1 tbs vanilla extract
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tbs agave

bring the rice milk to boil add the well rinsed brown rice, reduce the heat add the agave, vanilla and stir well let it cook, even over cook a little bit. wile the rice is cooking in a small pot bring 1 cup of water to boil add the agar agar and stir until it's clear
and thick set aside to cool a bit. put the tofu, and all the other ingredients in a blender or food processor add the agar and blend until smooth put it in the fridge to cool. when the rice is done fold in the creamy tofu pudding and chill it. serve it cold with fresh fruit or for a winter version keep it warm add a pinch of cinnamon and some dried fruits like raisins or cranberries.