Black Sticky Rice Pudding

Do try this sweet pudding that is usualy taken on tea time. Can be eaten hot or cold!


INGREDIENTS
1 cup of Black Glutinous Rice
5 cups water
2-4 cinnamon sticks (optional)
1 pandan leaf
pinch of salt
1 tea spoon vanilla essence
200 grams palm sugar (or brown sugar)
400ml tin of coconut milk
1/3 cup fresh or dried coconut (optional)
1-2 mangos, sliced (optional)


METHODS
1. Soak rice in 2 cups of water for 6-12 hours
2. In a saucepan, add 3 cups of water, cinnamon sticks, pandan leaf, vanilla essence and salt.
3. Add pre-soaked rice and cook on a medium high heat for approx 40 minutes (or until rice is soft) stirring often.
4. Remove pandan leaf and cinnamon stick. Add coconut milk and palm sugar and simmer for 20 minutes (until palm sugar is dissolved)
5. Serve with some fresh coconut milk on top, mango or fruit puree (optional)

*Serve 2-4 people