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What Is The Closest To Cream Of Wheat

SabrinaLuvsGluten

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SabrinaLuvsGluten Apprentice
SabrinaLuvsGluten
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Hi everyone! I am half indian, and used to LOVE making semolina halva with cream of wheat, which ofcourse, Im not making now. I have been eating the Rice and shine by arrowhead mills, but havent tried frying it in butter or anything yet, and tomorrow I plan to get some cream of buckwheat or quinoa flakes. Out of these 3, which one tastes the most like cream of wheat, and would be good to use as a sub for the halva? Anyone know? Thanks!

Sabrina

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mytummyhurts
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Have you tried Cream of Rice? It is in the exact same box as Cream of Wheat, so it may not stick out. At my store it is right by the Cream of Wheat. I never really liked the Wheat one, so I don't really like the Rice one either. But if you do, I think they are pretty similar. :D

SabrinaLuvsGluten Apprentice
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No, I never even noticed the cream of rice..Is it by the same company? I will have to look when Im at the store tomorrow. I wonder if its any different than the rice and shine that I already have though...anyone know?

ianm Apprentice
ianm
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Cream of buckwheat is really good.

mytummyhurts Contributor
mytummyhurts
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Cream of Rice is by Nabisco, just like the Cream of Wheat. The box is almost exactly the same, though, so you really have to look for it. I don't know if it's similar to the one you are already eating though, because like I said, I don't really like them. :)

lotusgem Rookie
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Dear Sabrina,

I'll bet that the cream of rice would work best for halva because of its subtle flavor.

Buckwheat would make a fine cereal, but in my opinion, is a bit strong for that dish.

I've never tried quinoa, so can't comment on that. One of the best desserts I've ever had was halva served at an Eid celebration at some Muslim friends of mine. The lady that cooked it was from Pakistan, and rather than serving it in bowls, she let it cool in a large rectangular pan and then sliced it into diamond shapes. It was wonderful!

Maybe you will share your recipe with us when you get a good gluten-free version figured out? (I love Indian cuisine!)

Paula

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Millet grits, if a mild texture is desired, may also work. Bob's Red Mill sells them.

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catfish Apprentice
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I didn't know anyone made cream of rice, but I had good results putting dry instant rice (minute rice) in the food processor and pulsing it until it is broken up, then cooking it up just like cream of wheat. It is a little less creamy than cream of wheat, but tastes very similar otherwise.

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Sabrina

My mother use to make halva balls by using

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Sabrina-

I buy Erewhon's Cream of Brown Rice cereal. Really good. I used to eat Cream of Wheat all the time--to "calm" down my stomach no less :) I like to add brown sugar, nuts, fruit to the rice. Very good....

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SabrinaLuvsGluten Apprentice
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I have been eating the rice and shine by arrowhead mills. Its a bit gritty, but tastes pretty good. I tried cooking the halva using the rice and shine and it didnt turn out very well. I will have to think of a way to make it so that it wont be so gritty! Maybe cook it a little before hand or something..Im not sure but when I figure it out I will let you all know. I did my own little version of halva, but still pretty traditional..I would melt some butter, just depending on how much I was going to make..about half a stick for a good couple of servings, and then add some cream of wheat and blanched slivered almonds and saute it all until the cream of wheat turned a dark golden color. Then I would add water (sorry I never measured anything)...Id say start out with 1/2 cup, then add if you think you need more, and keep sauteeing until you get a good consistency. I would then add sugar (quite a bit because I have a sweet tooth), but add to your taste, and a bit of cardamom, not too much though. Then at the end I would add plumped raisins (just soaked some raisins in some warm water, and if I wanted them done quickly, I would just nuke them in the microwave a few seconds. I like it with almonds and raisins, but you could put whatever youd like.. Its really yummy.

Sabrina

SabrinaLuvsGluten Apprentice
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I should clarify that when I added the cream of wheat to the butter and almonds it was not prepared cream of wheat...I just poured in the dry cereal and fried it...also it wasnt the instant kind, just the reg kind..

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Sabrina-

I buy Erewhon's Cream of Brown Rice cereal. Really good. I used to eat Cream of Wheat all the time--to "calm" down my stomach no less :) I like to add brown sugar, nuts, fruit to the rice. Very good....

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I havent seen the erewhons cream of rice anywhere. Does anyone know if its any less gritty than the rice and shine by arrowhead mills. It tastes good, but I hate that feeling of little pieces of uncooked rice all through it!

Sabrina

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:D

Pardon my ignorance as we don't have this sort of thing in the UK (halva means a ground sesame thing - perhaps like the tahini mentioned here).

We have creamed rice also called rice pudding, also semolina pudding for those who may have it, and tapioca pudding, all have a lot of milk in them.

Cream of rice (or of wheat), is that like a kind of porridge? In case I get experimenting (or something else turns into it by accident) ;)

antmimi Rookie
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Cream of rice, I think has the same testure and taste as Cream of wheat. But I am allergic to it.

To know you have the texture right it is like sand (small small grains).

gloooten Newbie
gloooten
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Hi, I have found that teff grain is very much like cream of wheat. If you boil it, it is almost like polenta. I have ordered it from www.teffco.com, or maybe you can buy it at a store.

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