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Burmese Sticky Black Rice Pudding (Khao Niow Dam) recipe by Safe Plated

Burmese Sticky Black Rice Pudding (Khao Niow Dam)

A sweet and comforting breakfast or dessert made with black sticky rice and coconut milk, a great dairy-free alternative.

55m6 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|5g protein|60g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black sticky rice
  • 2 cans Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Palm sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Water

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the black sticky rice thoroughly.
  2. 2In a pot, combine black sticky rice, water, and a can of coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  3. 3Stir in palm sugar and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4In a separate saucepan, heat the remaining can of coconut milk over low heat. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Serve the sticky rice pudding warm, drizzled with the warmed coconut milk.

Substitutions

Dairy cream → Coconut milk

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