Bubur pulut hitam

Bubur Pulut Hitam (Black Glutinous Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

250g black glutinous rice (pulut hitam), washed and drained

1.5l water

3 pandan leaves, knotted

100g gula melaka

30g caster sugar

250ml thin coconut milk

150ml thick coconut milk

1/2 tsp salt

METHOD

1. Place rice in a large pot with water and pandan leaves and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and remove the pandan leaves. Simmer for 45 minutes until the liquid is thick and creamy. The rice should be soft, but with a bite to it.

2. Add the gula melaka and caster sugar, and stir until dissolved. Pour in the thin coconut milk and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes. Add salt and mix well.

3. Serve in small bowls topped with 1 tablespoon of thick coconut milk each. You can also serve it with  a scoop of vanilla ice cream.