Black Rice Pudding with Coconut and Mango

I spent a month in Thailand as a young college kid learning about the food culture across the country. It was an absolutely amazing experience, but the thing that I enjoyed the most was the food. Spicy, fruity, fishy, complex and oh-so-different from what I was used to with my Midwestern upbringing.

This simple bowl is similar to something I enjoyed during my visit and it instantly brings me back to that warm Tropical climate with each bite. The rich purple-black rice topped with fresh mango and a swirl of lightly sweetened coconut milk… yum! It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack or even dessert.

You can find this pretty black rice at most specialty grocery stores or Asian markets. There is a chewy Chinese version, called forbidden rice or a Thai version called black sticky (or glutinous) rice. Both will work but they have pretty different textures, go with whatever you prefer.

Black Rice Pudding with Coconut and Mango

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Warm, comforting and delicious, this black rice with fruit is perfect for breakfast, a snack or even dessert!

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 cup uncooked black rice
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 /2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 1 mango, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat the coconut milk, sugar and the seeds from the vanilla bean over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Spoon the rice into a bowl, top with sweetened coconut milk, mango and coconut flakes; serve warm.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 340
• Sugar: 23g
• Sodium: 17mg
• Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

Do you have a favorite Thai recipe?

Here are a few more Thai recipes to check out…
Thai Green Curry from Rasa Malaysia
Thai Tea from White on Rice Couple
Green Papaya Salad from No Recipes

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