Black sticky rice pudding
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Purple-black glutinous rice slow-cooked with jaggery into a thick, sweet pudding.
Region: NagalandOccasion: Festivals and ChristmasTime: 1 hour + soakingServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup black sticky rice
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup grated jaggery
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup coconut milk or milk to serve
Method
- Soak the black rice for 4–6 hours or overnight. Drain.
- Cook the rice in the water on low heat for 40–45 minutes, stirring often, until very soft and thick.
- Stir in the jaggery and salt and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm, with a little milk or coconut milk poured over if you like.
History
Black sticky rice is a traditional rice variety of the North-Eastern hills, grown in small quantities and kept for special meals.
Significance
Sweet black rice dishes are prepared at festival times and served to guests as a treat.