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Thai Black Rice Pudding: the Superfood you’re not Eating

Published: Nov 8, 2018 · Updated: Jan 29, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

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If yoThe new rice pudding is black, vegan, and a whole lot healthier for you.  This recipe is only slightly sweet and uses black rice, which has been touted as a superfood.

superfood black rice pudding

For other sweet treats that are also healthy, check out these coconut date truffles, vegan ambrosia, or simple Korean melons.

The Superfood You’re Not Eating

Move over the blueberries, this Thai black rice has got more anthocyanins than you.  

Black rice has more fiber, protein, iron, and antioxidants than any other type of rice, quinoa, or other whole grain.

Black Rice = Forbidden Rice

Thai black sticky rice is deep purple, variegated in color, and long grained with pointed ends.  We used this for the recipe.

The Chinese version, also known as forbidden rice, is a black, shorter grained, and round.

The terms for black rice and forbidden rice are used interchangeably. 

What about wild rice?

Wild rice is black, but it does not have the glutinous properties the Asian varieties do.  It would not work well in this recipe.

Arsenic in rice?

Arsenic in general, is found in all types of rice depending on where it is grown, but is higher in brown and black varieties.

Read more on whether you should be concerned with arsenic in rice.

superfood thai black rice pudding with coconut milk and peaches

Stovetop Pudding

The method for cooking here shown here is done on the stovetop, which does require some elbow action.

You could cook it in a rice cooker or slow cooker, but after a long day, when your brain cells have been depleted of all thinking capabilities, this simple rice pudding is just the right relaxation remedy.  

Especially if you do it while drinking wine.

How to make Thai Black Rice Pudding

Step 1: Soak rice

There is some pre-work involved, and this one should occur 1-2 days beforehand. 

Otherwise, you’ll be standing at the stove to cook those grains a whole lot longer than necessary. 

  • Cover the rice with double the amount of water.
  • After soaking overnight,  drain and rinse the rice.  This will also help remove any arsenic, if there is any,

Step 2: Pour glass of wine

At this point, it does not matter what kind of wine it is.

Just something that will keep you company for the next 30 minutes.

Step 3: Watch pot boil

black rice pudding in pot

You can do that right?

Add the following ingredients and bring to a boil.

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • rice
  • water
  • brown sugar
  • salt

At this point, your sole focus is sipping wine.  It will take a good 5-8 minutes to come to a boil over medium high heat.

superfood black rice pudding in pot

Step 4: Stir pot

By this time, the wine should be working its magic. 

You may start to feel slightly inebriated from the wine, and you should start feeling a hair short of awesome. 

Now you need to stir.  Stir the pot, so the rice does not burn.

Step 5: Keep stirring

superfood black rice pudding in pot 2

Keep stirring the pot, so it doesn’t burn.  Is this too tiresome? 

Constant stirring means that you’re working out your energy for the day.  Instead of going to the gym, stir this pot.

Step 6: Serve

open can of coconut cream

After about 30-40 total minutes, taste the rice.  It should be fully cooked but slightly al dente.  Remove from the heat.

Slice fruit and open a can of coconut cream.  Not coconut milk but coconut cream.

Spoon some hot rice pudding into a bowl. Top with the fresh fruit of your choice and a spoonful of coconut cream.

superfood black rice pudding with peaches and coconut milk

I’m not doing all that stirring

If you prefer the set it and forget it method, you can also put all the ingredients into a rice cooker, and cook as you would regular rice. 

However, it may just be a little overcooked, rather than having the toothsome bite you can control by stirring it on the stovetop. 

superfood black rice pudding with yams and coconut cream

Leftover Magic

Was that too much rice to eat in one day?  Pour the leftovers into jars or ramekins, and serve the next day cold. 

In Asia, black rice porridge/pudding is often eaten with chunks of yams.

Instead of fruit, you could put roasted cubes of yams on top of the black rice before topping with coconut cream.

Tips to make it better @ home

  1. After soaking the rice overnight, be sure to drain and rinse the rice.  That will help wash off any harmful arsenic.
  2. Keep stirring the pot, so it doesn’t settle and burn.
  3. If you don’t soak the rice overnight, you’ll just need to add more water and cook the rice longer.  Though it could take twice as long.
  4. If you don’t care for the stovetop method, you can also cook in the rice cooker.  Cook as you would regular rice or on the porridge setting.  It may just be softer and less al dente than the stovetop method.
  5. Can be served hot or poured into containers, put in the fridge, and served cold the next day.

Other Coconut Cream Recipes

As we know, once you’ve opened that can of coconut cream, it must be used fairly quickly, probably within a week.  This recipe also uses coconut cream:

Thai Winged Bean Salad – with Coco-nutty Dressing

Easiest Cold Brew Coffee Recipe with Coconut Cream

Coconut Fruit Salad (Dairy Free Asian Ambrosia)

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Superfood Thai Black Rice Pudding

The new rice pudding is black, vegan, and a whole lot healthier for you.  This recipe is only slightly sweet and uses black rice, which has been touted as a superfood. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Thai
Keyword gluten-free, rice, superfood
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 411kcal
Author Asian Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 c thai glutinous black rice soaked in water overnight
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
  • 2 c water
  • 1/4 c brown sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Garnish

  • coconut cream
  • fruit of choice: mango, peaches, nectarines, blueberries, etc.

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. 
  • Once it starts to boil, it will begin to thicken.  Keep stirring every 2-3 minutes until the rice is al dente.  This should take about 30 minutes.  The consistency would be like oatmeal.  If it gets too thick, you can add a bit of water to loosen. 
  • Serve hot with fresh fruit and coconut cream.  

Notes

  1. After soaking the rice overnight, be sure to drain and rinse the rice.  That will help wash off any harmful arsenic. 
  2. Keep stirring the pot, so it doesn't settle and burn. 
  3. If you don't soak the rice overnight, you'll just need to add more water and cook the rice longer.  Though it could take twice as long.
  4. If you don't care for the stovetop method, you can also cook in the rice cooker.  Cook as you would regular rice or on the porridge setting.  It may just be softer and less al dente than the stovetop method. 
  5. Can be served hot or poured into containers, put in the fridge, and served cold the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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