Creamy Coconut Quinoa Pudding

from http://canelaycomino.blogspot.com/2008/03/tropical-dessert.html

• Ready In: 1 hr 32 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups milk (can use lowfat)
• 1  cup coconut milk (can use lowfat)
• 3⁄4 cup quinoa, sorted and rinsed (can be substituted with rice or barley)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  toasted coconut (to garnish)

Directions

1. In the top of a double boiler set over hot water, combine milk, coconut milk, quinoa, 1/4 cup of sugar and salt.
2. Simmer until the quinoa is tender and most of the milk has been absorbed, about 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the remaining sugar and set aside to cool.
4. Just before serving, garnish with shaved coconut.