In the tranquility of Ubud's Hotel Tjampuhan open air dining area, we ate perfect omelets, croissants, the local ( lousy) powdered Balinese coffee, fruit, and, for "dessert," Bubuh Injin or black rice pudding, a not-too-sweet treat that goes well with the excellent tea we chose, after enduring the poor coffee.
( With Sumatra and Java right next door, how is it that Bali coffee, Kopi Bali, reigns supreme? One can get fine Italian-style coffees, yes, at cafes, but not at the hotel, and non touristic restaurants.)
Bubuh Injin---Black Rice Pudding via Bali The Online Travel Guide
Ingredients...
1/2 cup of black glutinous rice (see below).
1/3 cup of white glutinous rice (Asian variety).
1 or 2 pandan leaves (may be omitted).
3 cups of water.
1/4 cup of palm sugar (white sugar is OK).
1/4 cup of water.
1 cup of thick coconut cream (canned is OK).
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Method...
Mix the black and white glutinous rice, and rinse under running water to remove starch.
Place the rice, the pandan leaves and 3 cups of water into a heavy pan and simmer, stirring occasionally. The mixture will turn a deep purple color while cooking!
Meanwhile, chop the 1/4 cup of palm sugar, and add it to the 1/4 cup of water. Bring the ingredients to a boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes to make a syrup.
When the rice has simmered for about 30 minutes, add the palm sugar syrup to the cooked rice, and continue to simmer gently until most of the liquid has evaporated. Be careful that the mixture does not boil dry. The rice and syrup will now be a dark purple color.
Allow rice to cool before serving.
Serve portions of the cooled black rice pudding drizzled with coconut cream. Garnish with slices of banana.
Enjoy!
Note: The ingredients for this recipe may be purchased from Asian foodstores or from the Asian section of most larger supermarkets. Black rice is not the same as "wild rice", which may not be substituted. Black rice sold in western supermarkets is often from Thailand - this is OK. Pandan leaves may be the most difficult ingredient to source, but they may be omitted. Palm sugar may be purchased in blocks or jars (often from Thailand).
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