Description
This Easy Black Rice Pudding recipe offers a hearty and delicious dessert featuring creamy black glutinous rice cooked to perfection with coconut sugar and milk, topped with toasted coconut flakes, crushed peanuts, and fresh mint for a delightful tropical twist.
Ingredients
Rice Pudding
- 1 cup black glutinous rice (black sticky rice)
- 4 tbsp white glutinous rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
Toppings and Garnish
- 2 small mangoes, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Crushed roasted peanuts (for topping, optional)
- A few fresh mint leaves
- 1 can organic coconut milk
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Rinse the black glutinous rice and white glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear to remove excess starch and prevent the pudding from becoming gummy.
- Cook the rice: Place the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water in a rice cooker and cook until the rice grains are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, transforming into a thick, porridge-like pudding with a rich purple color.
- Add sugar and salt: Once the rice is cooked and tender, stir in the coconut sugar and salt immediately to prevent sticking. Continue stirring for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves and the pudding becomes thick and glossy.
- Prepare toppings: Drizzle unsweetened coconut flakes over the pudding, sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and optionally roasted sesame seeds, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of freshness and color.
- Warm coconut milk: In a small pan, gently simmer the coconut milk until warm but not boiling.
- Serve: Spoon the warm black rice pudding into bowls, pour the warm coconut milk over the top, add fresh mango cubes, and serve immediately for a comforting and delicious dessert.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of coconut sugar based on your preferred sweetness.
- Using a rice cooker makes cooking the pudding easy, but you can also cook the rice on the stovetop with frequent stirring.
- Fresh mango cubes add a lovely fruity contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Toast coconut flakes lightly for extra flavor before adding as a topping.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
