I became addicted to this simple and deceptively impressive dessert after taking a cooking class in Thailand. It's not as sweet or creamy as rice pudding, and the black rice is a whole grain so I reckon it's better for you (just don't think too much about thye coconut milk).
Black sticky rice is very glutinous and gives off a creamy, starchy sauce the same way that Arborio rice does, but it is even more saucy, while the grains, which still have their hulls, remain firm and separate. I am not quite sure why, but black sticky rice is used almost exclusively for sweet dishes as opposed to savoury. Try this out when you're craving rice pudding but want something a little more grown up.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup black sticky rice, soaked overnight
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup palm sugar
- 1 or two small pieces fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- fruit, if desired
Simmer all ingredients together in a covered pot over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a bit more water if the rice starts looking dry.
Spoon rice into 4bowls and top each with a bit of coconut cream. You can also serve it with lycees, mango slices, longans or other similar fruits.
Oh Thanks lyn! I love this and have been wanting a recipe for ages!
Posted by: clare eats | July 17, 2005 at 08:04 PM
Oh, this is lovely. I have a recipe like this, but this one looks even better. Definitely trying it! Thanks.
Posted by: Idealistic Pragmatist | July 17, 2005 at 08:45 PM
I love rice pudding, but I've never tried it made with black rice. I can't imagine getting better news than rice pudding can be (even slightly) healthy. :o)
Posted by: Liz | July 17, 2005 at 09:50 PM
It looks so delicious and I have to try this! Thank you for sharing this with us and you have beeautiful photoblog!
Posted by: Yvette | July 18, 2005 at 03:17 AM
Wow, Lyn, this looks great. It does look impressively exotic. Can't wait to try it.
Posted by: Michele | July 18, 2005 at 07:11 AM
This sounds like something I would like to try.
Posted by: Ana | July 18, 2005 at 07:27 PM
Luv your blog! I had this dessert years ago in Bali, Indonesia and have not had it since. I always wanted to make it but could not find a recipe. Thanks for posting it!
Posted by: Macky | July 19, 2005 at 04:59 AM
This does sound really good, Lyn. I'm not a fan of ginger, though- what do you think might be a good substitution?
Posted by: Moira | July 31, 2005 at 12:19 PM
I learned this recipe using dried candied fruit as a accesory. Try candied currants or date or figs if you dont like ginger. This is a delicious recipe!
Posted by: Krysta | February 17, 2008 at 03:36 PM
How interesting to put a slice of ginger. Traditionally,(in Malay dessert) we don't put ginger. But I've read so many variations of this recipe - with some red beans/with longans...It's so interesting to come across these variations. Lovely pic! looks so decadent.
Posted by: Zarina | September 17, 2008 at 05:09 PM