Coconut Milk Rice Pudding
A creamy and indulgent coconut milk rice pudding that evokes nostalgia and comfort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sweetener (such as maple syrup or agave)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings (cinnamon, nuts, or fruit)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a pot: rice, coconut milk, water, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat and let it gently simmer, creating a warm, comforting bubble.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened into a creamy delight.
- Cool slightly before serving, allowing flavors to settle beautifully.
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with cinnamon, nuts, or your choice of fruit.
Notes
For a smoother texture, soak your rice in water for about 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust sweetness to taste and feel free to customize with different toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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