Yapese Coconut Rice Pudding

Yapese Coconut Rice Pudding is a traditional dessert from the Micronesian cuisine that is creamy, sweet, and full of coconut flavor. It's a simple and comforting dish that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Yapese Coconut Rice Pudding

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of white rice
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine the coconut milk, white rice, sugar, and salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Divide the rice pudding into serving bowls and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
8g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Pot Spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Yapese Coconut Rice Pudding warm or chilled, topped with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, you can use coconut cream instead of coconut milk.

Cost

$5