Description
A traditional Thai dessert made with black sticky rice, coconut milk, and palm sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black sticky rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup palm sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the black sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in 3 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and transfer it to a pot with fresh water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Add coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Soaking the rice ensures even cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less palm sugar.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai dessert, black sticky rice, coconut milk, palm sugar