Description
A luscious and creamy Thai dessert featuring black sticky rice simmered to tender perfection in coconut milk, sweetened lightly with sugar, and optionally flavored with vanilla. This traditional pudding is garnished with toasted sesame seeds or fresh mango slices, making it a delightful vegan and gluten-free treat served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Thai black glutinous rice (black sticky rice)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup sugar (palm sugar or white sugar)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Garnish (Optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Mango slices
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the black sticky rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice cooks evenly.
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened slightly. Most of the water should be absorbed but the pudding will remain somewhat loose.
- Add Flavorings and Continue Cooking: Stir in the salt, sugar, and coconut milk. Continue to simmer uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pudding thickens and becomes creamy.
- Finish and Rest: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract if using. Let the pudding sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken further and develop flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the pudding into bowls and drizzle with extra coconut milk. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or fresh mango slices if desired. Serve warm or chilled according to preference.
Notes
- Use authentic Thai black sticky rice for the best texture and flavor; do not substitute with wild or forbidden rice.
- The pudding will thicken more as it cools, so adjust the consistency with extra coconut milk if needed before serving.
- This dessert can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of coconut milk for best results.
- To enhance the flavor, try using palm sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper caramel note.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
