Bubur Ketan Hitam - Glutinous Black Rice Sweet Porridge
Indonesian bubur ketan hitam (glutinous black rice sweet porridge) is a delicious, sweet, thick, and very filling porridge that is always a popular choice for breakfast, tea time, or supper. Plus, this happens to be gluten-free and vegan friendly.

- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 3 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 100 gram black glutinous rice
- 2 liter (8 cup) water
- 2 fresh pandan leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 100-150 gram palm sugar (or regular sugar)
- 4 tablespoon thick coconut milk (or coconut cream)
Instructions
- 1
Soak glutinous black rice in cold water for 4 hours, preferrably overnight, drained.
- 2
In a soup pot, add the glutinous rice, water, pandan leaves, and salt and bring to boil. Cook until the liquid has thickened.
- 3
Reduce heat, cover the lid and simmer until it reaches a porridge like consistency.
- 4
Add the sugar and stir until sugar has fully dissolved. Turn off the heat.
- 5
Divide into serving bowls and add 1 tablespoon of thick coconut milk (or coconut cream) per serving.