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Black Rice with Coconut Milk and Fruits

Black Rice with Coconut Milk and Fruits

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The gooey balls of black rice with chestnuts are soaked in sweet coconut milk and decorated with colorful strawberries, kiwis and mangos. This is a sweet and healthy dessert that will bring you the happiness of summer.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

  • 150 grams (5 ounces) black rice
  • 8 chestnuts , cooked (Optional)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 can (270 milliliter / 9 ounces) coconut milk
  • 10 ice cubes (*see footnote 1)
  • 2 small mangos , cubed (*see footnote 2)
  • 8 strawberries , sliced
  • 4 kiwis , sliced

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain black rice. Put rice into a rice cooker, add 300 milliliters (10 ounces) water, and proceed to cook it as you would cook white rice.
  • After the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well (You can sweeten according to your preference by using more or less sugar). Use a pestle or muddle to crush and grind the rice until it becomes sticky and easy to shape. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine coconut milk, ice cubes and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in a food processor (or blender) and mix until the ice is blended well (In a hot summer day, I intentionally leave some shaved ice pieces to increase a cool mouthfeel). Divide the coconut milk evenly among 4 small bowls.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to shape the black rice into balls. Add one ball of rice to each bowl of coconut milk.
  • Garnish with sliced fruits and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. This dessert can be served cold or warm. If you want a warm dessert, replace the ice cubes with water. Use 2/3 cup water or milk to dilute the coconut milk. Add sugar and heat the coconut milk until warm before serving.
  2. You can use whichever fruits you prefer. Tropical fruits work better. Add one type of fruit for convenience, or multiple types for a fancier and more colorful dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 268g, Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 6.5g, Fat: 16.1g, Saturated Fat: 12.7g, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 546mg, Fiber: 7.3g, Sugar: 30.5g, Vitamin A: 9IU, Vitamin C: 172mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 11mg