Black Glutinous Rice Pudding (Bubor Pulot Hitam)

This very unusual rice pudding, which uses bruised fresh root ginger, is quite delicious. When cooked, black rice still retains it husk and has a nutty texture. Serve in small bowls, with a little coconut cream poured over each helping.

Ingredients

  • black glutinous rice - 115g/4 oz
  • coconut milk - 300ml/½ pint/1¼ cups or cream
  • fresh root ginger - 1cm/½ in, peeled and bruised
  • caster sugar - 50g/20 oz
  • dark brown sugar - 50g/20 oz
  • water - 475ml/16fl oz/2 cups

Method

  • Put the rice in a sieve and rinse well under cold water. Drain and put in a large pan, with the water.
  • Bring the rice to the boil and stir to prevent the rice from settling on the base of the pan. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add the caster sugar, dark brown sugar and ginger.
  • Cook for another 15 minutes, adding a little more water until the rice is cooked and porridge-like.
  • Remove the ginger and serve warm, topped with coconut milk or cream. Serves 6.

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