Pandan rice porridge, or bubur pandan, offers a fragrant and comforting culinary experience, perfect for a light breakfast or a soothing dessert. This traditional Southeast Asian dish combines the subtly sweet and creamy texture of rice porridge with the intoxicating aroma of pandan leaves, a fragrant herb known for its distinct vanilla-like scent. The vibrant green hue adds a visual appeal that's as captivating as its taste. Black beans and ripe bananas often complement the dish, adding a delightful textural contrast and a touch of natural sweetness. This comforting bowl of goodness is surprisingly easy to prepare.
This recipe guides you through a simple yet flavorful preparation of pandan rice porridge with black beans and bananas, highlighting the key steps to achieve the perfect creamy consistency and aromatic blend. Ready to embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful treat? Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions and discover the magic of pandan rice porridge.
Tools Needed
- Pot
- Steamer
- Bowl
- Scissors
- Hammer
Ingredients
- Sticky rice
- Black beans
- Bananas
- Pandan leaves
- Granulated sugar: 80 grams
- Coconut milk: 250 ml or 250 grams
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Prepare Ingredients
- Wash black beans and boil in water for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let it sit until cool, or soak for 3 hours.
- Rinse sticky rice 1-2 times and soak for 5 hours (or until soft when chewed).
- Wash and prepare pandan leaves.
- clean and use slightly ripe bananas (to avoid sourness), cut into small pieces.
Step 2. Cook the Sticky Rice
- mix sugar, coconut milk, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Cook rice mixture over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through (around 80-90 degrees Celsius).
Step 3. Assemble and Wrap the Porridge
- Layer pandan leaf, black beans, sticky rice, more beans, bananas, and another layer of sticky rice. Fold the pandan leaf to create a bundle.
Step 4. Steam the Porridge
- Tie the pandan leaf bundles and arrange them in a steamer with 2 fingers high of water.
- Steam for 1 hour and 45 minutes over medium-high heat, adding water as needed. Check regularly.
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Tips
- Soaking beans in hot water makes them soft quickly and saves gas.
- Using old sticky rice requires a longer soaking time. Check for softness before using.
- Don't overfill pandan leaf bundles.
- Cook the rice porridge until the water in the pot begins to rise. This indicates the rice is cooked.
Nutrition
- N/A
FAQs
1. Can I substitute the pandan leaves with pandan extract?
Yes, you can! Use about 1-2 teaspoons of pandan extract. Start with less and add more to your liking, as the intensity of extracts varies.
2. What if I don't have black beans? Can I leave them out?
Absolutely! The recipe is delicious even without black beans. The bananas and pandan will still provide a wonderful flavor and texture.
Enjoy your warm bowl of Pandan Leaf Sticky Rice Porridge – a delightful balance of flavors and textures that's perfect for any time of day. This recipe is easily adaptable to your preferences, so feel free to experiment with sweetness and additions. From its captivating aroma to its satisfyingly creamy texture, this porridge is sure to become a new favorite.