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Coconut-Banana Bubur Ketan Hitam Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup black glutinous rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted

Special equipment needed:
- Rice cooker or pot
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Rinse the black glutinous rice in a strainer and soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. Drain the rice and place it in a rice cooker or pot with 4 cups of water. Cook the rice until it is soft and tender.

3. In a separate pot, combine the coconut milk, brown sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.

4. Add the sliced bananas to the coconut milk mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bananas are soft.

5. Once the rice is cooked, add the coconut milk mixture to the rice and stir well.

6. Serve the bubur ketan hitam hot, topped with toasted shredded coconut.


- Time:
Preparation time: 4 hours (soaking time)
- Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 350
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- White sugar can be used instead of brown sugar.
- Any type of milk can be used instead of coconut milk.
- Other fruits such as mango or jackfruit can be used instead of bananas.

Variations:
- Add pandan leaves or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Use different types of rice such as jasmine or basmati rice.
- Add tapioca pearls for a chewy texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the rice overnight will help it cook faster and become more tender.
- Stir the rice occasionally while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan over medium heat until it is golden brown.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover bubur ketan hitam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the bubur ketan hitam in a pot over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bubur ketan hitam in small bowls or cups.
- Garnish with sliced bananas or toasted coconut.

Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- None needed.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rice is too hard, add more water and continue cooking until it is soft.
- If the rice is too soft, reduce the amount of water used when cooking.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store any leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

Food history:
- Bubur ketan hitam is a traditional Indonesian dessert made from black glutinous rice.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and nutty.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Coconutty, Banana, Banana-Flavored