Black Rice Pudding Coconut Milk (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Rice Base

01 - 200 g black rice
02 - 480 ml water
03 - 45 ml granulated sugar
04 - 1 pinch salt

→ Coconut Topping

05 - 1080 ml coconut milk
06 - 60 ml granulated sugar or syrup
07 - 20 ice cubes (approximately 360 ml)
08 - 4 fresh mangos, diced

# Instructions:

01 - Rinse and drain black rice thoroughly. For a stickier texture, soak rice with water covering the grains for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator, then drain well.
02 - Add the rinsed black rice and 480 ml water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove from heat and let rest, still covered, for 10 minutes.
03 - While rice remains hot, add 45 ml sugar and a pinch of salt. Fluff rice and mix until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Allow rice to cool.
04 - In a food processor or blender, combine coconut milk, 60 ml sugar (or syrup), and ice cubes. Blend until the ice is finely chopped but not fully melted.
05 - Portion approximately 120 ml black rice and 120 ml coconut mixture into individual serving bowls. Evenly distribute diced mango among bowls. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Soaking black rice prior to cooking enhances its texture and reduces cooking time. Use ripe, juicy mangos for optimal sweetness and contrast.