Bubur ketan hitam facts for kids
Bubur ketan hitam served with thick coconut milk served in Bali, Indonesia.
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| Alternative names | Bubur pulut hitam |
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| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Maritime Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Black glutinous rice, coconut milk, palm sugar or cane sugar |
Bubur ketan hitam (say "boo-boor keh-tan hee-tam") is a yummy, sweet dessert from Indonesia. It's also known as bubur pulut hitam or bubur injun. This dish is a type of porridge made from special black glutinous rice.
To make it, the black glutinous rice is boiled until it's super soft. Then, sweet palm sugar or cane sugar and creamy coconut milk are added. Many people call it "black glutinous rice pudding." It's often enjoyed as a dessert or a snack any time of day. Some even eat it for breakfast if they prefer something sweet to start their morning!
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What is Bubur Ketan Hitam?
Bubur ketan hitam is a popular sweet treat. It's a warm, comforting porridge. The main ingredients are black glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. It's a simple yet delicious dish.
Different Names for This Dish
This tasty dessert has a few different names! Sometimes, people just call it ketan hitam or pulut hitam. These names simply mean "black glutinous rice." The word bubur means porridge in both Indonesian and Malay languages.
In most parts of Indonesia, this special rice is called ketan. But if you go to Malaysia or the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, they call it pulut. So, the name changes a little depending on where you are. For example, in Javanese areas, it might be called ketan item. In Bali, you might hear bubuh injin or bubuh injun.
How is it Made?
Making bubur ketan hitam starts with boiling the black glutinous rice. It needs to cook until it's very soft and thick, like a porridge. After that, sugar is stirred in to make it sweet. Finally, rich coconut milk is added. This makes the porridge creamy and gives it a wonderful flavor. Sometimes, a pinch of salt and pandan leaves are added. Pandan leaves give it a lovely, unique smell.
Tasty Variations to Try
The most basic bubur ketan hitam is just the sweet black glutinous rice porridge. But there are many ways to enjoy it! In many parts of Indonesia, it's often served with kacang hijau. This is a type of mung bean. This mix of black glutinous rice and mung beans is often called bubur kacang hijau.
Sometimes, you might find it served with slices of baked or fried banana. A sprinkle of cinnamon powder can also be added for extra flavor. It's a versatile dessert that can be simple or dressed up with toppings!
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Bubur ketan hitam served with thick coconut milk and sliced baked banana.
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Plain bubur pulut hitam without coconut milk in Malaysia.
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Bubur kacang hijau with ketan hitam combo is common in Indonesia.
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Bubur ketan hitam with coconut milk in Bali, Indonesia.
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Black glutinous rice porridge served at a Hong Kong dessert shop
