Rice pudding with coconut milk
2 servings
20 minutes
Rice pudding made with coconut milk is a delicate, fragrant dish from Filipino cuisine that combines the sweetness of coconut milk, a hint of cinnamon spice, and the softness of boiled rice. This dessert originates from traditional Filipino treats where coconut milk and rice are key ingredients. Baked apples add a pleasant fruity note and enrich the texture. The pudding is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a morning breakfast, providing warmth and comfort. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of aromatic tea or coffee and can be garnished with nuts or dried fruits to enhance its exquisite flavor.
1
Pre-cook the rice. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Rice: 120 g
2
Cut the apple into small pieces, mix with cinnamon (1 g) and sugar.
- Apple: 1 piece
- Cinnamon: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
3
Bake for 15 minutes. Cool down.
4
Mix all the ingredients for coconut rice: boiled rice, coconut milk, syrup, 1 g of cinnamon. You can use date syrup or agave syrup.
- Rice: 120 g
- Coconut milk: 200 ml
- Sugar syrup: 15 ml
- Cinnamon: 2 g
5
Let it sit for 15 minutes for the rice to absorb the coconut milk.
6
Serve the rice on plates. Garnish with baked apples.
- Apple: 1 piece