Dessert

Coconut Rice Pudding

Name: Coconut Rice Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 100 g (1/2 cup) short-grain rice; 400 ml coconut milk; 200 ml (3/4 cup) water; 60 g (1/4 cup) caster sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Toasted coconut flakes, to serve; Fresh mango or berries, to serve

Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 35 mins Total 40 mins

Ingredients

100 g (1/2 cup) short-grain rice
400 ml coconut milk
200 ml (3/4 cup) water
60 g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Toasted coconut flakes, to serve
Fresh mango or berries, to serve

Method

Combine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan.
Simmer gently, stirring often, 30–35 minutes until creamy and rice is tender.
Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled topped with coconut flakes and fruit.

Tip: Stir regularly near the end so it does not catch on the bottom.