Black Rice Bubo Chacha

Instructions

• 1)

  Rinse the rice in water twice. Add the water and rice to a large pot and cook over medium heat.

• 2)

  As the rice cooks, it will absorb the water and turn soft and creamy. Once it reaches this stage, add the ginger, rice syrup, pinch of salt, and coconut milk, and sliced up creamed coconut bar. Simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.

• 3)

  The dish is delicious as it is, and can be served with a dash of coconut milk or cream. If you’d like a more elaborate version, continue as per the instructions below.

Optional

• 1)

  Once the rice is almost cooked, add cooked sweet potato cubes and diced bananas to the rice. Simmer until the rice is completely cooked.

• 2)

  Originally made with pandan leaves for fragrance (you can buy it in Asian stores) if it is unavailable you can use lemongrass or vanilla extract.

• 3)

  Remove from the heat and stir in a few drops of lemongrass oil or vanilla extract.

• 4)

  Serve while hot, in a shallow bowl with a topping of coconut milk or cream.