PULUT HITAM

Pulut Hitam, a famous Southeast Asian sweet rice dessert, made with coconut milk. This healthier version uses less coconut milk and sugar without compromising its sweetness and creaminess. This delicious recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and is highly complimentary with Red Basmathi Rice.

Servings
4 people

Tested Low-GI: 55

Ingredients

2cups (474g) Water
0.7cups (125g) AceNuwara Red Basmathi Rice
0.5cups (106g) Evaporated Milk
3tbsp (42g) Brown Sugar
4tbsp (40g) Coconut Milk
2leaves (1.4g) Pandan Leaves (Knotted)
4dashes (1.6g) Salt

Directions

Rinse the rice thoroughly and strain.
Place the rice, water and pandan leaves in a pot and bring it to a boil.
Allow the rice to simmer at medium heat till it is full cooked (stir occasionally).
Remove the pandan leaves.
At low heat, add the brown sugar and stir well till the sugar dissolves. Then add the evaporated milk, 3 tbsp coconut milk and salt and stir.
Add 1 tbsp of coconut milk and serve the dish hot.