Nothing kicks in the best home to most of us like a bowl of mouthwatering dessert. I remember looking forward to the lunch breaks to have a nicely cooked rice pudding plate back in my memory lane.
To make the pudding more nutritious, most people have decided to enrich it with CBD, a very beneficial cannabis extract for matters dealing with health. Try this precise recipe, and experience the therapeutic benefits that come with using it.
Importance of CBD
Pain Reliever
Aizpurua-Olaizola et al. (2017) discovered that certain components of cannabis are responsible for relieving pain with the help of the endocannabinoid system responsible for regulating functions such as sleep, and pain sensation, appetite, and immune system. According to Pellati et al. (2018), CBD affects the endocannabinoid receptor activity, interacting with neurotransmitters and reducing inflammation. Laslett et al. (2011) attributed CBD to helping in subsiding back pain.
Reduce Symptoms Related to Mental Health Disorders
According to Moltke & Hindocha (2021), CBD is known to cure anxiety and stress. CBD has calming effects that help the brain neurotransmitters to give someone a relaxing effect. Many people have treated insomnia and anxiety in children and dealt with depression.
CBD has Neuroprotective Properties
Stone et al. (2020) argued that CBD works hand in hand with the endocannabinoid system, and the brain signaling system offers benefits to people suffering from neurological disorders. Malaca et al. (2021) also commented that CBD is used in treating epilepsy and MS. The research also said that CBD oil greatly impacts reduced seizures, especially in children.
Benefits to Heart Health
Jadoon et al. (2017) specified that CBD is known to have the ability to lower high blood pressure that is linked to people who have conditions such as stroke, metabolic syndrome, and heart attack. Skelley et al. (2020) examined several healthy men treated using 600mg of CBD oil. The treatment was deemed to reduce resting blood pressure compared to a placebo, a drug prescribed to people with such conditions.
Rice Pudding
This recipe will begin with rice, sugar milk, CBD infused olive oil. As the rice is cooking inside milk and CBD-infused olive oil, the pudding becomes creamier, letting this blend of flavors amplified by vanilla, buttercream, cinnamon, and cream. Cooking on low heat for about thirty minutes allows the process to occur. Afterward, let this saucy mix sit off the heat will permit the rice to engross all that delicious liquid back in.
Equipment Required
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
How to Prepare a Rice Pudding
It could be so enjoyable if making a creamy rice pudding was as easy as putting all the ingredients into a cooking pan and cooking right away.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of uncooked white rice
- Four cups of milk or a combination of milk and cream, or half of each.
- 1/2 tbsp. off sugar (you can add depending on how sweet you want it.
- 1 small pat of butter (more to butter the dish)
- Ground nutmeg
- Olive oil infused with CBD oil
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Butter the inside edge of the baking dish, and add rice and milk or cream, depending on what you are using.
- Add the CBD-infused olive oil. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add a pat of butter and a little sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Put the dish in the middle of the preheated oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, take the dish out of the oven, ensure you stir it well, and return it to the oven.
- Set the timer again for one hour this time around.
- After one hour, confirm if the rice pudding is already cooked. Break the skin of the rice to inquire about checking.
- Let it continue cooking for another hour if need be. The rice pudding is ready if it begins to thicken. If it is running, let it cook for a few minutes as you check.
- When cooked, remove the pudding from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving it.
- Note that baked rice pudding is delicious even when served cold. To make it more mouthwatering, you can add chopped fruits, coconut, or raisins.
- Here is another simple recipe that has raisins added to it
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups of milk infused with CBD
- 1/3 cup of white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 2/3 cup of golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure
- Bring one and a half cups of water and make the water boil inside a saucepan: stir rice inside the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the rice. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Inside a clean saucepan, add a cup and a half of the cooked rice, 11/2 cups CBD-infused milk, sugar, and salt.
- Cook it over on medium heat until it becomes thick and creamy for about 15 -20 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ½ cup of CBD-infused milk, raisins beaten eggs, and let them cook for 2 minutes more.
- Continue stirring constantly. Remove it from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Cooking Tips
Ensure that you get CBD-infused milk from a trustworthy vendor, especially if you take the creamy rice pudding as part of your daily CBD dosage. Avoid excess heat when cooking with CBD. Since CBD becomes deactivated when exposed to too much heat, therefore not offer the expected effects.
Conclusion
Creamy rice pudding with CBD is one of the simplest desserts to cook. Follow the steps and have it right in your kitchen. Share your recipe with friends to see their views on the pudding. If the outcome is the least expected, there’s room for improvement. Both recipes will lead you to a perfect pot of creamy rice pudding. Ingredients used in the pudding are locally available; therefore, you don’t have to scratch your head on where to find them. Please make an effort to turn it into a traditional meal in your home. You will love it.
References
Aizpurua-Olaizola, O., Elezgarai, I., Rico-Barrio, I., Zarandona, I., Etxebarria, N., & Usobiaga, A. (2017). Targeting The Endocannabinoid System: Future Therapeutic Strategies. Drug Discovery Today, 22(1), 105-110.
Jadoon, K. A., Tan, G. D., & O’Sullivan, S. E. (2017). A Single Dose Of Cannabidiol Reduces Blood Pressure In Healthy Volunteers In A Randomized Crossover Study. JCI Insight, 2(12).
Laslett, M., Kilpikoski, S., Airaksinen, O., Kankaanpää, M., & Alen, M. (2011). Pain Centralization And Lumbar Disc MRI Findings In Chronic Low Back Pain Patients.
Malaca, S., Gottardi, M., Pigliasco, F., Barco, S., Cafaro, A., Amadori, E., … & Busardò, F. P. (2021). UHPLC-MS/MS Analysis Of Cannabidiol And Its Metabolites In Serum Of Patients With Resistant Epilepsy Treated With CBD Formulations. Pharmaceuticals, 14(7), 630.
Moltke, J., & Hindocha, C. (2021). Reasons For Cannabidiol Use: A Cross-Sectional Study Of CBD Users, Focusing On Self-Perceived Stress, Anxiety, And Sleep Problems. Journal Of Cannabis Research, 3(1), 1-12.
Pellati, F., Borgonetti, V., Brighenti, V., Biagi, M., Benvenuti, S., & Corsi, L. (2018). Cannabis Sativa L. And Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoids: Their Chemistry And Role Against Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, And Cancer. Biomed Research International, 2018.
Skelley, J. W., Deas, C. M., Curren, Z., & Ennis, J. (2020). Use Of Cannabidiol In Anxiety And Anxiety-Related Disorders. Journal Of The American Pharmacists Association, 60(1), 253-261.
Stone, N. L., Murphy, A. J., England, T. J., & O’Sullivan, S. E. (2020). A Systematic Review Of Minor Phytocannabinoids With Promising Neuroprotective Potential. British Journal Of Pharmacology, 177(19), 4330-4352.
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